US Bridges

Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI North of Numidia · Structure no. 000000000012693

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTyson School Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Roaring Creek
Location0.5 MI North of Numidia
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.89426, -76.41034
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic299 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tyson School Rd. over Trib. to Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.