High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · Bishoff Bridge · Structure no. 000000000035843
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Bridge R T636 over N 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns High Bridge R T636 over N Branch Calkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.