US Bridges

T-304 over Penns Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. East of Weikert · Structure no. 000000000040544

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-304 over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-304 over Penns Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT-304
CrossesPenns Creek
Location2.5 Mi. East of Weikert
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8582, -77.2494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-304 over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-304 over Penns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-304 over Penns Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-304 over Penns Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-304 over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.