US Bridges

Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek

FairPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · T-573 (snyder Road) · Structure no. 000000000029329

Built
1830
195 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1830 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 195 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRishel Cov. Brdg.
CrossesChillisquaque Creek
LocationT-573 (snyder Road)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96013, -76.81586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic155 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek built?

It was built in 1830, making it 195 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rishel Cov. Brdg. over Chillisquaque Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.