T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClarion County, Pennsylvania · 2.9 MI SW Int W/ SR 208 · Structure no. 000000000011173
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver 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 2023.
How much traffic does T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-345 Mehrten RD over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.