US Bridges

T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 6 Mi.Sw of Numidia · Structure no. 000000000012777

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT302 County Br# 32
CrossesSo. Br. Roaring Creek
Location6 Mi.Sw of Numidia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86281, -76.50524
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek carry?

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

How long is T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T302 County Br# 32 over So. Br. Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.