US Bridges

T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E.Of Sipes Mill · Structure no. 000000000017913

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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 6 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT381 Blairs Hill R
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E.Of Sipes Mill
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.89873, -78.13231
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T381 Blairs Hill R over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.