T-468 COUNTY BR#42
Carrying T-468 COUNTY BR#42 over CATAWISSA CREEK
0.9 MI S OF MAINVILLE, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-468 COUNTY BR#42
The T-468 COUNTY BR#42 bridge in Columbia, Pennsylvania carries T-468 COUNTY BR#42 over CATAWISSA CREEK. It was built in 1903, making it 123 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-468 COUNTY BR#42 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1903
- Last Reconstructed
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 69.2 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.2 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 120 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012824
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-468 COUNTY BR#42 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T-468 COUNTY BR#42?
T-468 COUNTY BR#42 in Columbia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-468 COUNTY BR#42 inspected?
T-468 COUNTY BR#42'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 120 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-468 COUNTY BR#42 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-468 COUNTY BR#42?
T-468 COUNTY BR#42 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-468 COUNTY BR#42?
T-468 COUNTY BR#42 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is T-468 COUNTY BR#42 and does age affect safety?
T-468 COUNTY BR#42 was built in 1903, making it 123 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.
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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