T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek
PoorPosted for loadHuntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Nw.Of Todd · Structure no. 000000000018945
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 136 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns T368 New Fording R over Great Trough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.