US Bridges

T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R.

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000034249

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R. in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 118 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-539 Valastiak RD
CrossesOver Wnyp R.R.
LocationFreehold Township
RouteCity Street 7210
Coordinates41.97123, -79.45828
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$984,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R. built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-539 Valastiak RD over Over Wnyp R.R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.