US Bridges

T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI South of Benson · Structure no. 000000000048268

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT-800 Abex Road
CrossesQuemahoning Creek
Location1.0 MI South of Benson
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19492, -78.93598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T-800 Abex Road over Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.