US Bridges

T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck.

Poor

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000034253

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck. in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT-561 North Road
CrossesOver Lt. Brokenstraw Ck.
LocationFreehold Township
RouteCity Street 7210
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99453, -79.45261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-561 North Road over Over Lt. Brokenstraw Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.