US Bridges

T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 200 North of E Warren RD · Structure no. 000000000040873

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-343 Susq RD
CrossesSheppard Run
Location200 North of E Warren RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90648, -78.64972
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T-343 Susq RD over Sheppard Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.