US Bridges

T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Custards · Structure no. 000000000049119

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-355 Rock Creek R
CrossesRock Creek
LocationVillage of Custards
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53016, -80.15965
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
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-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-355 Rock Creek R over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.