US Bridges

T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.3 M. NW of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000006599

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-623 (cty BR.#15)
CrossesCold Creek
Location2.3 M. NW of Stevensville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77632, -76.21554
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-623 (cty BR.#15) over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.