US Bridges

SR 93 over East Branch Briar Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 MI W. of Berwick · Structure no. 000000000045146

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over East Branch Briar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over East Branch Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesEast Branch Briar Creek
Location0.75 MI W. of Berwick
RouteState Highway 93
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05414, -76.27705
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2024)
Projected traffic4,577 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 East Branch Briar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over East Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over East Branch Briar Creek carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over East Branch Briar Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over East Branch Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.