US Bridges

T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI from RT#244 · Structure no. 000000000030480

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 118 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-356 Bryant Ho RD
CrossesOswayo Creek
Location0.1 MI from RT#244
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9207, -78.0167
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert1 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic98 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$632,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is T-356 Bryant Ho RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-356 Bryant Ho RD over Oswayo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.