US Bridges

T-356 over Over Salmon Creek

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Jenks Township · Structure no. 000000000017270

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-356 over Over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-356 over Over Salmon Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesT-356
CrossesOver Salmon Creek
LocationJenks Township
RouteCity Street 7206
Coordinates41.47578, -79.13661
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-356 over Over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is T-356 over Over Salmon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-356 over Over Salmon Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-356 over Over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-356 over Over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.