US Bridges

T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000034248

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-539 Valastiak RD
CrossesOver Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.
LocationFreehold Township
RouteCity Street 7210
Coordinates41.96902, -79.46272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.