US Bridges

T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI South of Rockhill · Structure no. 000000000047918

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT343 Jordan Cem RD
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location1.5MI South of Rockhill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.21966, -77.90592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T343 Jordan Cem RD over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.