T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek
PoorPosted for loadBradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 Mi. E of Athens Boro · Structure no. 000000000006570
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 105 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns T-876 Athens BR#5 over Satterlee Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.