US Bridges

T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mi. N. Britton Run · Structure no. 000000000013466

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT-878 Britton R.Rd
CrossesOver Britton Run
Location0.8 Mi. N. Britton Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.80561, -79.74587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-878 Britton R.Rd over Over Britton Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.