US Bridges

T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR

PoorPosted for load

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 3.8 M. Ne.Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028440

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-396 Cty Br #12
CrossesEast Br Chillisquaque CR
Location3.8 M. Ne.Washingtonville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09009, -76.62101
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2024)
Projected traffic59 by 2046
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-396 Cty Br #12 over East Br Chillisquaque CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.