US Bridges

T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Se.Of Garrett · Structure no. 000000000031905

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT383 Petenbrink RD
CrossesCasselman River
Location2 Mi.Se.Of Garrett
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83792, -79.0422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T383 Petenbrink RD over Casselman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.