T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 Mi. Nww of Berwick · Structure no. 000000000012771
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,001
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar 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 T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek carry?
About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T471 Briar CR.BR#3 over E. Br. Briar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.