US Bridges

T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR

PoorPosted for load

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles S. of SR-3128 · Structure no. 000000000003298

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-881 Clinton Road
CrossesBuffalo & Pittsburg RR
Location1.5 Miles S. of SR-3128
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7085, -79.5882
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$981,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR 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 T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-881 Clinton Road over Buffalo & Pittsburg RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.