T-557 CTY BR # 79
Carrying T-557 CTY BR # 79 over LITTLE FISHING CREEK
1.3 MI SOUTH OF MILLVILLE, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-557 CTY BR # 79
The T-557 CTY BR # 79 bridge in Columbia, Pennsylvania carries T-557 CTY BR # 79 over LITTLE FISHING CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-557 CTY BR # 79 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 32.3 m (106 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 75 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012820
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
T-557 CTY BR # 79 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T-557 CTY BR # 79 against other structures in Columbia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T-557 CTY BR # 79?
T-557 CTY BR # 79 in Columbia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-557 CTY BR # 79 inspected?
T-557 CTY BR # 79's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-557 CTY BR # 79 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-557 CTY BR # 79?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for T-557 CTY BR # 79.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-557 CTY BR # 79?
T-557 CTY BR # 79 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is T-557 CTY BR # 79 and does age affect safety?
T-557 CTY BR # 79 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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