T-328 CTY BR.#10

over ROARING CREEK

3 MI SOUTH OF CATAWISSA, Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Condition

Fair

Year Built

1865

Daily Traffic

Length

9 ft

About This Bridge

T-328 CTY BR.#10 carries traffic over ROARING CREEK in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1865, this structure is 161 years old, making it a historic structure that has served the community for generations. The bridge features wood or timber construction with a truss - thru design, a combination chosen by engineers to meet the specific requirements of this crossing.

Traffic data is recorded to help engineers understand usage patterns.

The bridge is currently rated in fair condition based on federal inspection criteria established by the Federal Highway Administration. The structure meets current safety standards for its designated use and load capacity. With a total length of 9 feet, this is a shorter span typical of local road crossings, often carrying traffic over small streams, drainage channels, or other roadways.

The construction materials used in this bridge were selected based on engineering requirements, cost considerations, and local conditions at the time of construction.

Federal law requires that all highway bridges be inspected at least every 24 months by qualified inspectors following the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Some bridges with known issues or unusual characteristics may be inspected more frequently. Inspection data is reported to the National Bridge Inventory, a database maintained by the Federal Highway Administration that tracks the condition of all public highway bridges in the United States. This bridge data is sourced from that federal database and reflects the most recent available inspection results.

Condition Ratings

5

Deck Condition

Fair

6

Superstructure

Satisfactory

5

Substructure

Fair

5

Channel & Protection

Fair

5

Lowest Rating

Determines condition category

NBI condition ratings range from 0 (failed) to 9 (excellent). Ratings of 4 or below are considered poor. The overall condition category is determined by the lowest individual component rating.

The fair condition rating of 5 indicates some deterioration that warrants monitoring but doesn't affect structural integrity.

For a structure built in 1865, this condition level is expected given the bridge's age and usage patterns.

Bridge Details

Wood or Timber is the primary structural material, which influences maintenance requirements and expected lifespan. The truss - thru design was selected based on span requirements, load capacity needs, and site conditions at the time of construction. Maintenance responsibility falls to County Highway Agency.

Construction

Year Built1865
MaterialWood or Timber
Design TypeTruss - Thru
OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Dimensions

Total Length9 ft (2.6 m)
Max Span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck Width1 ft
Deck Area96 sq ft

Span dimensions affect structural design choices and load distribution. The deck area of 96 sq ft determines surface maintenance scope.

Classification

Route TypeCity Street
Route Number0
Lanes On Bridge1
Lanes Under Bridge

Status

Toll BridgeNo
Historical SignificanceOn National Register of Historic Places
Scour Critical4
Detour Length1 mi (2 km)

Traffic Data

Traffic volume data helps engineers assess bridge wear patterns and plan maintenance schedules. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) counts are updated periodically and represent typical weekday usage.

Avg Daily Traffic (2009)

Vehicles per day crossing this bridge

Truck Traffic

Commercial vehicle percentage

Projected Future ADT

Estimated future demand

Load Ratings

Load ratings determine what weight this bridge can safely support. These values are critical for routing heavy vehicles and issuing overweight permits.

Operating Rating

Maximum allowable load for special permits

Inventory Rating

Load level for normal traffic

5-Year Condition Trend

Declining

Condition has declined by 1.0 rating points since 2020

Data: 2020-2024 FHWA National Bridge Inventory

Location

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41.523611, -77.064722

Identification

Structure Number000000000012782
NBI IDPA-000000000012782
State FIPS42
County FIPS037

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Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory 2024

Bridge inspection data is typically updated every 24 months. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.

“Structurally deficient” does not mean a bridge is unsafe or likely to collapse. It indicates that one or more key structural elements are in poor or worse condition. Bridges are inspected regularly and may have load restrictions in place.

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used for route clearance or vehicle weight decisions.

T-328 CTY BR.#10 over ROARING CREEK | Pennsylvania