US Bridges

T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.Of Decorum · Structure no. 000000000018807

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesT312 Pleasant Hill
CrossesTrib to NB L Aughwick CR
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of Decorum
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.1207, -77.86104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2023)
Projected traffic173 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$558,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T312 Pleasant Hill over Trib to NB L Aughwick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.