US Bridges

T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run

FairPosted for load

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · CO#20 at End of T373 · Structure no. 000000000019500

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-373 Frantz RD
CrossesRoss Run
LocationCO#20 at End of T373
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83121, -79.12527
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is T-373 Frantz RD over Ross 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-373 Frantz RD over Ross Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.