US Bridges

T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Ne.Of Salisbury · Structure no. 000000000031850

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River is a steel truss - thru carrying T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 125 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-353 Moser Road
CrossesCasselman River
Location2 Mi.Ne.Of Salisbury
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77663, -79.04622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-353 Moser Road over Casselman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.