T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · 4.7 Mi.Se.Of Clearville · Structure no. 000000000004518
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-353 Rice Road over W.Br.Sideling Hill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.