US Bridges

T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. W of Cherry Mills · Structure no. 000000000032107

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-389
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
Location2.5 Mi. W of Cherry Mills
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.50545, -76.50928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
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-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-389 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.