US Bridges

T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw T712 & T716 · Structure no. 000000000019514

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-714 Horse Thief
CrossesEast Branch Richards Run
LocationBtw T712 & T716
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.42053, -79.08462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-714 Horse Thief over East Branch Richards Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.