US Bridges

T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI NW of U.S. 220 · Structure no. 000000000056944

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-348 Ardery RD
CrossesArdery Run
Location0.4 MI NW of U.S. 220
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83579, -78.01609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-348 Ardery RD over Ardery Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.