US Bridges

T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 5 Miles NE of Harrington · Structure no. 000000000012540

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,286 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesT.R.118
CrossesOver Coles Creek
Location5 Miles NE of Harrington
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates41.28719, -76.31961
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,286 (2024)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek carry?

About 2,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T.R.118 over Over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.