US Bridges

Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Meshoppn Tp 1.9M N SR4008 · Structure no. 000000000037314

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarr RD T542
CrossesWest Br Meshoppen Creek
LocationMeshoppn Tp 1.9M N SR4008
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.64231, -75.98859
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Farr RD T542 over West Br Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.