US Bridges

T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. E of New Columbia · Structure no. 000000000033611

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesT-498 Cty Br 5
CrossesDog Run
Location0.2 Mi. E of New Columbia
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0411, -76.8631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2023)
Projected traffic368 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns T-498 Cty Br 5 over Dog Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.