US Bridges

T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 Mi.S.Of Artemas · Structure no. 000000000004511

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT305 Bennett Road
CrossesFifteenmile Creek
Location1.75 Mi.S.Of Artemas
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72376, -78.44303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T305 Bennett Road over Fifteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.