US Bridges

T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · At Bunner Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000018495

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 83 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT342 Steel Hill RD
CrossesMeadow Run
LocationAt Bunner Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0T342
Coordinates39.76648, -80.02097
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T342 Steel Hill RD over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.