T-346 over Jacobs Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI NE of SR 0166 · Structure no. 000000000017104
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-346 over Jacobs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-346 over Jacobs Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 115 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-346 over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is T-346 over Jacobs Creek 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-346 over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-346 over Jacobs Creek?
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-346 over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.