US Bridges

T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000034252

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-554 Kidder Road
CrossesOver Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.
LocationFreehold Township
RouteCity Street 7210
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92648, -79.43675
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-554 Kidder Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-554 Kidder Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.