T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek
PoorIndiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw T316 &SR0286 · Structure no. 000000000019474
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-315 Bell RD over Blacklegs Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.