US Bridges

T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Mead Township · Structure no. 000000000034254

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-389 School St.
CrossesOver Six Mile Run
LocationMead Township
RouteCity Street 7214
Coordinates41.74967, -79.06562
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic420 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-389 School St. over Over Six Mile Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.