T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadElk County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI South of Rt 66 JCT · Structure no. 000000000015739
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-322 Pigs Ear Rd. over East Branch Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.