US Bridges

T-396 over Over Ross Run

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Kingsley Township · Structure no. 000000000017274

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-396 over Over Ross Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-396 over Over Ross Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesT-396
CrossesOver Ross Run
LocationKingsley Township
RouteCity Street 7207
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.50885, -79.32619
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-396 over Over Ross Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is T-396 over Over Ross Run 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-396 over Over Ross Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-396 over Over Ross Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-396 over Over Ross Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.