US Bridges

T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek

Poor

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Farmington Township · Structure no. 000000000034246

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-589 Old St.Line
CrossesOver Kiantone Creek
LocationFarmington Township
RouteCity Street 7209
Coordinates41.99097, -79.18984
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-589 Old St.Line over Over Kiantone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.