US Bridges

T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Township · Structure no. 000000000043090

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesT-353 Mcathur R.Rd
CrossesOver West Hickory Creek
LocationHarmony Township
RouteCity Street 7203
Coordinates41.57573, -79.43848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-353 Mcathur R.Rd over Over West Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.