US Bridges

SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River

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Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Berwick-Nescopeck Rver Br · Structure no. 000000000012526

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,574 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,835 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,174 by 2032. The structure is 1,574 ft (479.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0093
CrossesN. Br. Susquehanna River
LocationBerwick-Nescopeck Rver Br
RouteState Highway 93
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05236, -76.23154
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,574 ft (479.8 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,835 (2024)
Projected traffic14,174 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River carry?

About 10,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 1,574 ft (479.8 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0093 over N. Br. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.