US Bridges

BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Preston Twp 0.85 MI W 247 · Structure no. 000000000035868

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBR.30 Dolans T-682
CrossesEquinunk Creek
LocationPreston Twp 0.85 MI W 247
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.81162, -75.35239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1997)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns BR.30 Dolans T-682 over Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.