US Bridges

T-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek

Poor

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · .45 MI North of SR 35 Int · Structure no. 000000000020327

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-558 Whitehall RD
CrossesTrib. to Cocolamus Creek
Location.45 MI North of SR 35 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66139, -77.21248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2011)
Projected traffic442 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-558 Whitehall 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-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-558 Whitehall RD over Trib. to Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.