T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUnion County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI SW of Millmont · Structure no. 000000000033593
- Built
- 1855
- 170 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 159 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 170 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 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek built?
It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is T-319 Red Bridge over Penns 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-319 Red Bridge over Penns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.