US Bridges

T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. NE of White Deer · Structure no. 000000000033613

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT-522 (cty Br # 3)
CrossesWhite Deer Creek
Location0.2 Mi. NE of White Deer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07776, -76.87101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-522 (cty Br # 3) over White Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.