US Bridges

T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI S of Mainville · Structure no. 000000000012824

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 122 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-468 County BR#42
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Mainville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96314, -76.37242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-468 County BR#42 over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.