US Bridges

T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek

Poor

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Lake Gordon · Structure no. 000000000004473

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-301 Hazen Road
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Of Lake Gordon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72313, -78.68815
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$851,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-301 Hazen Road over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.