Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · Boyds Mills Bridge · Structure no. 000000000035832
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Twp RTE T-508 over So. Branch Calkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.