T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi.N.Of Central City · Structure no. 000000000031890
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 12 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns T712 Whisp Pines R over Dark Shade Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.