US Bridges

Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 200FT E of T518 · Structure no. 000000000011919

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2015, 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOntario ST (T-512)
CrossesBennett Branch
Location200FT E of T518
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17885, -78.60346
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$619,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ontario ST (T-512) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ontario ST (T-512) over Bennett Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.