US Bridges

T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run

Poor

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NE of T308 Int · Structure no. 000000000015764

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-354 Hidinger RD
CrossesMaxwell Run
Location500 Ft NE of T308 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38484, -78.9349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run built?

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

What condition is T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-354 Hidinger RD over Maxwell Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.