US Bridges

T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Sheffield Twp. · Structure no. 000000000052399

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-526
CrossesS. Br. Tionesta Creek
LocationSheffield Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.66396, -79.0244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2013)
Projected traffic432 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-526 over S. Br. Tionesta Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.