US Bridges

T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi. NW of Briar Crk · Structure no. 000000000012770

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-724 Cty BR#165
CrossesWest Branch Briar Creek
Location1.4 Mi. NW of Briar Crk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.05855, -76.30227
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic494 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-724 Cty BR#165 over West Branch Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.