Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI E of Dushore · Structure no. 000000000032090
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Twp T-474 over Little Loyalsock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.