US Bridges

T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.Nw.Of Sipesville · Structure no. 000000000031865

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-679 Belltown RD
CrossesN.Br.Quemahoning Creek
Location2.5 Mi.Nw.Of Sipesville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11716, -79.12126
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
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-679 Belltown RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.