US Bridges

T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft West of SR 339 · Structure no. 000000000030915

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2005. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-453 Labenberg RD
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location200 Ft West of SR 339
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.89242, -76.21224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1985)
Projected traffic84 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-453 Labenberg RD over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.