US Bridges

T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI Se. Mordansville · Structure no. 000000000012830

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-519 (cty BR#70
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location0.5 MI Se. Mordansville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06048, -76.49255
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing 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 T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-519 (cty BR#70 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.