US Bridges

Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Williams Bridge · Structure no. 000000000035869

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwp RTE T-684
CrossesEquinunk Creek
LocationWilliams Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80814, -75.32465
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1997)
Projected traffic60 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RTE T-684 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RTE T-684 over Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.