US Bridges

T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Eldred Township · Structure no. 000000000034242

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-316 Eldred Ctr
CrossesOver Caldwell Creek
LocationEldred Township
RouteCity Street 7207
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.72254, -79.54344
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-316 Eldred Ctr over Over Caldwell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.