T-537 over Fishing Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClinton County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. NE of Tylersville · Structure no. 000000000012405
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-537 over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-537 over Fishing Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2027. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-537 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-537 over Fishing 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does T-537 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is T-537 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-537 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.