US Bridges

T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.W.Of Glencoe · Structure no. 000000000031874

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-713 County Br RD
CrossesWills Creek
Location3 Mi.W.Of Glencoe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81451, -78.89692
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$737,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-713 County Br RD over Wills 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-713 County Br RD over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.