US Bridges

T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 MI South of Hallton · Structure no. 000000000042475

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesT-308 Shanley Hill
CrossesClarion River
Location1.25 MI South of Hallton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.384, -78.9368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic333 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-308 Shanley Hill over Clarion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.