US Bridges

Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles W of Berwick · Structure no. 000000000012531

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,201 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 673 (tr 93)
CrossesTributary Briar Creek
Location3 Miles W of Berwick
RouteState Highway 93
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06164, -76.30544
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,122 (2024)
Projected traffic4,201 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek carry?

About 3,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 673 (tr 93) over Tributary Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.