US Bridges

T-394 over Coal Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 Mi. N. of Mifflinburg · Structure no. 000000000033607

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-394 over Coal Run is a steel arch - deck carrying T-394 over Coal Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-394
CrossesCoal Run
Location1.1 Mi. N. of Mifflinburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.93409, -77.04689
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic618 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-394 over Coal Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-394 over Coal Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-394 over Coal Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-394 over Coal Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns T-394 over Coal Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.