US Bridges

T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run

PoorPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.85 MI NW of Jonestown · Structure no. 000000000012790

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-574 Cty BR#126
CrossesYost Run
Location0.85 MI NW of Jonestown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.13456, -76.31613
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks—
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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T-574 Cty BR#126 over Yost Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.