US Bridges

T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · At SR 1018 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000035855

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-750 Bush Road
CrossesLittle Equinunk Creek
LocationAt SR 1018 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80926, -75.16309
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is T-750 Bush Road over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-750 Bush Road over Little Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.