US Bridges

T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mi. SE of Dice · Structure no. 000000000033599

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run is a concrete other carrying T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-340 (cty Br 11)
CrossesSweitzers Run
Location0.9 Mi. SE of Dice
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87851, -77.02686
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 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 directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-340 (cty Br 11) over Sweitzers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.