T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek
PoorPosted for loadJuniata County, Pennsylvania · .75 MI NW of SR 35 · Structure no. 000000000020326
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2011 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 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
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 (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-556 Foundry RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 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.