US Bridges

T-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI SW of Catawissa · Structure no. 000000000012780

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-326 Cty Br 28
CrossesMugser Run
Location5 MI SW of Catawissa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87801, -76.48348
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T-326 Cty Br 28 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-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-326 Cty Br 28 over Mugser Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.