US Bridges

T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Ryot · Structure no. 000000000004548

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-664 Claar Rd.
CrossesRyot Run
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Ryot
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1488, -78.6567
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-664 Claar Rd. over Ryot Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.