US Bridges

T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Southwest Township · Structure no. 000000000034274

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-304 Flat Road
CrossesW. Br. Caldwell Creek
LocationSouthwest Township
RouteCity Street 7219
Coordinates41.69427, -79.57131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-304 Flat Road over W. Br. Caldwell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.