US Bridges

T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1600 Ft East of SR 3009 · Structure no. 000000000011896

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 121 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-353 Buhite RD
CrossesEast Br Mahoning Creek
Location1600 Ft East of SR 3009
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0053, -78.778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-353 Buhite RD over East Br Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.