US Bridges

T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run

Poor

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. NW of Rupert · Structure no. 000000000012828

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run is a other arch - deck carrying T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-356 Cty Br #57
CrossesMontour Run
Location0.5 Mi. NW of Rupert
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.98563, -76.4774
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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic232 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-356 Cty Br #57 over Montour Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.