T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. S. of Coles Creek · Structure no. 000000000012851
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-721 Cty BR#148 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.