US Bridges

T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 Mi. NE of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000012784

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-344 Cty Br # 25
CrossesSouth Branch Roaring Crk
Location2.7 Mi. NE of Elysburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88604, -76.50717
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic108 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk 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-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-344 Cty Br # 25 over South Branch Roaring Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.