US Bridges

T-888 Strangford over Toms Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw T751 & T784 · Structure no. 000000000019455

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-888 Strangford over Toms Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-888 Strangford over Toms Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-888 Strangford
CrossesToms Run
LocationBtw T751 & T784
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42997, -79.22102
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-888 Strangford over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-888 Strangford over Toms Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-888 Strangford over Toms Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-888 Strangford over Toms Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns T-888 Strangford over Toms Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.