US Bridges

T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek

Poor

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Southwest Township · Structure no. 000000000034275

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 118 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 4 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-306 Mount Hope R
CrossesOver Pine Creek
LocationSouthwest Township
RouteCity Street 7219
Coordinates41.6291, -79.5904
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-306 Mount Hope R over Over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.