US Bridges

T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run

PoorPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2100 Ft NW of T-308 · Structure no. 000000000011899

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run is a concrete other carrying T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT306 Shepard LN RD
CrossesBranch of Beaver Run
Location2100 Ft NW of T-308
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75847, -78.75564
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T306 Shepard LN RD over Branch of Beaver Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.