US Bridges

T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 2.8 Mile West of SR 3002 · Structure no. 000000000015760

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesT-307 (spring Cr)
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.8 Mile West of SR 3002
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39793, -78.82271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic212 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-307 (spring Cr) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.