T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi.Ne.Of Ursina · Structure no. 000000000031866
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 134 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns T312 Covered Br RD over Laurel Hill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.