US Bridges

T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. W. of White Deer · Structure no. 000000000033612

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 110 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-514 Cty Br # 9
CrossesWhite Deer Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. of White Deer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.07364, -76.90292
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2024)
Projected traffic252 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-514 Cty Br # 9 over White Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.