T-431 over Charleston Creek
FairPosted for loadTioga County, Pennsylvania · 3.8 MI SE of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000033232
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-431 over Charleston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-431 over Charleston Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 T-431 over Charleston Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is T-431 over Charleston 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does T-431 over Charleston Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-431 over Charleston Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-431 over Charleston Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.