T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI Nw. Shumans · Structure no. 000000000012762
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run 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-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-628 County BR#51 over Scotch Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.