T-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek
PoorSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI North of Thomas Mil · Structure no. 000000000048205
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is T-433 Hillside DR over Bens 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns T-433 Hillside DR over Bens Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.