No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Pennsylvania · Buckingham 75 Ft W 4007 · Structure no. 000000000035824
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 124 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2017. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns No 5 Factory T603 over Equinunk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.