T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadArmstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile South of SR 0268 · Structure no. 000000000003387
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 112 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is T-347 Bear Creek over Bear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-347 Bear Creek over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.