T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI East of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000012783
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 123 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 load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns T-316 Cty Br 31 over South Branch Roaring CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.