US Bridges

T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. E. of Potts Grove · Structure no. 000000000028444

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run is a steel truss - thru carrying T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 113 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-308 Cty Br # 2
CrossesBeaver Run
Location1.3 Mi. E. of Potts Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.98842, -76.76552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2011)
Projected traffic23 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-308 Cty Br # 2 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.