US Bridges

On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Tyler · Structure no. 000000000011878

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 337
CrossesBennett Branch
LocationTyler
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.23978, -78.5301
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic322 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.