US Bridges

SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI E of Orangeville · Structure no. 000000000043513

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,972
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesTr. to N. Br.Briar Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Orangeville
RouteState Highway 93
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06897, -76.33898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,972 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek carry?

About 1,972 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Tr. to N. Br.Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.