US Bridges

T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek

Poor

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.Se.Of Centerville · Structure no. 000000000004475

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-337 Narrow Lane
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location2.5 Mi.Se.Of Centerville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7994, -78.63738
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is T-337 Narrow Lane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.