US Bridges

T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 Miles N. of Mazeppa · Structure no. 000000000033610

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run is a concrete other carrying T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-428 (cty Br 6)
CrossesSpruce Run
Location2.7 Miles N. of Mazeppa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.02193, -76.97731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2046
Trucks—
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

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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-428 (cty Br 6) over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.