US Bridges

Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Canaan Twp 2MI N SR 3028 · Structure no. 000000000052429

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOconnel RD T-458
CrossesVan Auken Creek
LocationCanaan Twp 2MI N SR 3028
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58984, -75.36909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2014)
Projected traffic329 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oconnel RD T-458 over Van Auken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.