US Bridges

T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi.E.Of Chaneysville · Structure no. 000000000004533

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-311 Howsare Road
CrossesWilson Run
Location1.8 Mi.E.Of Chaneysville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82312, -78.45551
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-311 Howsare Road over Wilson Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.