Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · Morris Twp · Structure no. 000000000048521
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Concord RD T-536 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.