US Bridges

T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3.1 Mi. S. of Catawissa · Structure no. 000000000012786

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 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-373 Cty Br. 11
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location3.1 Mi. S. of Catawissa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90665, -76.45973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek built?

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

What condition is T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek 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-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-373 Cty Br. 11 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.