US Bridges

T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. Mandata · Structure no. 000000000029344

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT337 L.Mahanoy Twp
CrossesEmricks Creek
Location1 Mi. S. Mandata
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67597, -76.83062
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic387 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T337 L.Mahanoy Twp over Emricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.