US Bridges

T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI S of Shumans · Structure no. 000000000012760

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 120 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-367 Cty Br # 48
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Shumans
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93465, -76.30541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-367 Cty Br # 48 over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.