US Bridges

T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.2M N. of SR 924 · Structure no. 000000000030886

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2005. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesT-455 Foose Lane
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location0.2M N. of SR 924
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87618, -76.15567
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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1985)
Projected traffic70 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-455 Foose Lane over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.