T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.W.Of Barronvale · Structure no. 000000000031872
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-338 Fall Run RD over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.