US Bridges

T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek

Poor

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft SE of SR 2003 · Structure no. 000000000015738

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-340 (keller Rd)
CrossesLittle Toby Creek
Location1000 Ft SE of SR 2003
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2955, -78.668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-340 (keller Rd) over Little Toby Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.