US Bridges

T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run

Poor

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI East of SR 255 Inter · Structure no. 000000000015747

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-423 Burke Road
CrossesSpring Run
Location3 MI East of SR 255 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.3244, -78.4571
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run 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-423 Burke Road over Spring Run carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-423 Burke Road over Spring Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.