US Bridges

T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek

Poor

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · .15 MI NE of Int SR 35 · Structure no. 000000000020325

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 87 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 4 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-556 Foundry RD
CrossesTrib. to Cocolamus Creek
Location.15 MI NE of Int SR 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65708, -77.22886
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.