US Bridges

T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 MI SW of SR 36 · Structure no. 000000000040722

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT-365 Iron Bridge
CrossesCathers Run
Location1.75 MI SW of SR 36
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30124, -79.20806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-365 Iron Bridge over Cathers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.