US Bridges

T-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile West of Whitmire · Structure no. 000000000012834

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 120 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-504 Cty BR#169
CrossesN. Br Briar Creek
Location0.1 Mile West of Whitmire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06461, -76.33839
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks5%
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

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-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is T-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar 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-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-504 Cty BR#169 over N. Br Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.