US Bridges

T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile W of SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000019822

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-385 Ames RD
CrossesFerguson Run
Location0.2 Mile W of SR 3006
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.03608, -79.16666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic349 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-385 Ames RD over Ferguson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.