T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run
PoorClosed to trafficSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.E.Of Stoystown · Structure no. 000000000031889
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns T-706 Barta Road over Oven Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.