US Bridges

T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning

PoorPosted for load

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI from SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000030469

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT-302 S. Woods RD
CrossesFirst Fork Sinnemahoning
Location0.2 MI from SR 3003
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.61637, -78.04316
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning 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-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-302 S. Woods RD over First Fork Sinnemahoning?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.