US Bridges

T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles SE of SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000008952

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 95 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesT-356 Was T-355
CrossesUpper Jerry Run
Location1.5 Miles SE of SR 2001
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2983, -78.0632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$631,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-356 Was T-355 over Upper Jerry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.