US Bridges

T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run

PoorPosted for load

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of SR 3001 Inter · Structure no. 000000000015755

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-301 (river Road)
CrossesCline Run
Location0.5 MI E of SR 3001 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.3574, -79.0272
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is T-301 (river Road) over Cline 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-301 (river Road) over Cline Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.