T-797 over Salt Spring Run
PoorClosed to trafficTioga County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE of Eastpoint · Structure no. 000000000033288
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-797 over Salt Spring Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T-797 over Salt Spring Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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-797 over Salt Spring Run built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-797 over Salt Spring 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-797 over Salt Spring Run carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is T-797 over Salt Spring Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-797 over Salt Spring Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.