US Bridges

T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft South of SR 555 · Structure no. 000000000015736

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning is a steel truss - thru carrying T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 136 years old, older 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-426 Grant RD
CrossesBennett Br Sinnemahoning
Location500 Ft South of SR 555
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.3399, -78.3084
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning 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-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-426 Grant RD over Bennett Br Sinnemahoning?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.