US Bridges

T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. SW of Jerseytown · Structure no. 000000000012819

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT392 Madison BR#1
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SW of Jerseytown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07464, -76.60632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T392 Madison BR#1 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.