US Bridges

T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek

Poor

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N.Of Royer · Structure no. 000000000005963

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT378 Lwr Piney Crk
CrossesPiney Creek
Location.5 Mi.N.Of Royer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42639, -78.27291
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$674,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T378 Lwr Piney Crk over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.