T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft NE of SR 309 · Structure no. 000000000024421
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 2 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns T-783 Harris Hill over Tobys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.