US Bridges

T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Clinton Township · Structure no. 000000000033869

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck. in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-380 Phipps Road
CrossesOver Br. Scrubgrass Ck.
LocationClinton Township
RouteCity Street 7204
Coordinates41.22828, -79.85851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck. built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck. 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-380 Phipps Road over Over Br. Scrubgrass Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.