T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek
PoorBlair County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000000000005965
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 117 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 2 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is T-397 Biddle Road over Clover 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-397 Biddle Road over Clover Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.