US Bridges

T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3.4 MI SE of Shumans · Structure no. 000000000012759

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-365 Cty BR#50
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of Shumans
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.92399, -76.2486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-365 Cty BR#50 over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.