US Bridges

T-786 over Bennett Branch

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 250 Ft SE of T407 · Structure no. 000000000045305

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-786 over Bennett Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-786 over Bennett Branch in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-786
CrossesBennett Branch
Location250 Ft SE of T407
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.1958, -78.5881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-786 over Bennett Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-786 over Bennett Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T-786 over Bennett Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T-786 over Bennett Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-786 over Bennett Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.