US Bridges

T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run

Poor

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI SW of Rohrsburg · Structure no. 000000000012795

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-456 Bridge #6
CrossesTributary to Mud Run
Location1.2 MI SW of Rohrsburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.12472, -76.45009
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic185 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-456 Bridge #6 over Tributary to Mud Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.