T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.Ne.Of Wellersburg · Structure no. 000000000031897
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 117 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-357 Kennels Mill over Gladdens Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.