US Bridges

T-880 (firth Road) over Over Britton Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. Ne. Centerville · Structure no. 000000000013467

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-880 (firth Road) over Over Britton Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-880 (firth Road) over Over Britton Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 105 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 350 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-880 (firth Road)
CrossesOver Britton Run
Location3 Mi. Ne. Centerville
RouteCity Street 7222
Coordinates41.7757, -79.72953
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-880 (firth Road) over Over Britton Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is T-880 (firth Road) 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-880 (firth Road) over Over Britton Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-880 (firth Road) 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 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-880 (firth Road) over Over Britton Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.