T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run
FairColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI SW of Catawissa · Structure no. 000000000012778
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run 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 T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-316 County BR#27 over Mugser Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.