US Bridges

T-546 over Over Four Mile Run

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Sheffield Township · Structure no. 000000000034273

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-546 over Over Four Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-546 over Over Four Mile Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 2 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-546
CrossesOver Four Mile Run
LocationSheffield Township
RouteCity Street 7218
Coordinates41.72504, -79.05487
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$329,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-546 over Over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is T-546 over Over Four Mile Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-546 over Over Four Mile Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T-546 over Over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-546 over Over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.