T409 TUSCAR CRK RD
Carrying T409 TUSCAR CRK RD over TUSCARORA CREEK
BLAIRS MILLS, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T409 TUSCAR CRK RD
The T409 TUSCAR CRK RD bridge in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania carries T409 TUSCAR CRK RD over TUSCARORA CREEK. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1950, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 66 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T409 TUSCAR CRK RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 66 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000018819
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
T409 TUSCAR CRK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T409 TUSCAR CRK RD against other structures in Huntingdon and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T409 TUSCAR CRK RD?
T409 TUSCAR CRK RD in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T409 TUSCAR CRK RD inspected?
T409 TUSCAR CRK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 66 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T409 TUSCAR CRK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T409 TUSCAR CRK RD?
T409 TUSCAR CRK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T409 TUSCAR CRK RD?
T409 TUSCAR CRK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is T409 TUSCAR CRK RD and does age affect safety?
T409 TUSCAR CRK RD was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1950.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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