T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek
FairLycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. W. of Elimsport · Structure no. 000000000025143
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.