US Bridges

T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · 3 M E of Center Moreland · Structure no. 000000000037316

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT348 Lockville Rd.
CrossesWhitelock Creek
Location3 M E of Center Moreland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41644, -75.87501
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating2 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T348 Lockville Rd. over Whitelock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.