T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPotter County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft from SR 44 · Structure no. 000000000030439
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 105 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-351 Topeka Road over Oswayo Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.