US Bridges

T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Eldred Township · Structure no. 000000000034243

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 115 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-355 Chapel Hill
CrossesOver Caldwell Creek
LocationEldred Township
RouteCity Street 7207
Coordinates41.71019, -79.54533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic140 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell 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-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-355 Chapel Hill over Over Caldwell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.