US Bridges

T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 6.5 Mi.Se.Of Clearville · Structure no. 000000000004519

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT354 Mountain Road
CrossesE Br Sideling Hill Creek
Location6.5 Mi.Se.Of Clearville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84088, -78.31594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T354 Mountain Road over E Br Sideling Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.