US Bridges

T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Hyndman · Structure no. 000000000004554

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 526 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT350 Schellsburg S
CrossesWills Creek
LocationHyndman
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82478, -78.72295
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T350 Schellsburg S over Wills 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T350 Schellsburg S over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.