T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 3MI NW of New Lexington · Structure no. 000000000047986
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole 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 2023.
How much traffic does T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-338 Fall Run RD over Blue Hole Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.