Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · Prompton RD Prompton Boro · Structure no. 000000000035889
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Br. 32 Vanauken over Vanauken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.