T-346
Carrying T-346 over JACOBS CREEK
1.0 MI NE OF SR 0166, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-346
The T-346 bridge in Fayette, Pennsylvania carries T-346 over JACOBS CREEK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1958, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 127 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-346 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.4 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 127 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000017104
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
T-346 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T-346 against other structures in Fayette and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T-346?
T-346 in Fayette, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-346 inspected?
T-346's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 127 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-346 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-346?
T-346 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-346?
T-346 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is T-346 and does age affect safety?
T-346 was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1958.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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