US Bridges

T805 Depot Street over Casselman River

PoorClosed to traffic

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Salisbury Depot Street · Structure no. 000000000031853

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T805 Depot Street over Casselman River is a steel truss - thru carrying T805 Depot Street over Casselman River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 131 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 0 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT805 Depot Street
CrossesCasselman River
LocationSalisbury Depot Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7573, -79.08775
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T805 Depot Street over Casselman River built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is T805 Depot Street over Casselman River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T805 Depot Street over Casselman River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T805 Depot Street over Casselman River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T805 Depot Street over Casselman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.