US Bridges

T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Miles NE of T420 · Structure no. 000000000011941

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 120 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-335 Splash Dam R
CrossesCurry Run
Location1.4 Miles NE of T420
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.95874, -78.69494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-335 Splash Dam R over Curry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.