US Bridges

T-448 Lear Road over Falling Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E SR 217 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000052630

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-448 Lear Road over Falling Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-448 Lear Road over Falling 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-448 Lear Road
CrossesFalling Run
Location0.5 MI E SR 217 Inter.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.4399, -79.2598
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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-448 Lear Road over Falling Run built?

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

What condition is T-448 Lear Road over Falling 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-448 Lear Road over Falling Run carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-448 Lear Road over Falling Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns T-448 Lear Road over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.