US Bridges

T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run

PoorPosted for load

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI North of SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000030456

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT304 Big Moores RD
CrossesBig Moores Run
Location3.5 MI North of SR 3003
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6757, -77.98701
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

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 T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T304 Big Moores RD over Big Moores Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.