US Bridges

Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek

FairPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · E of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000029348

Built
1876
149 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876, so it is 149 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKrickbaun
CrossesS. Br. of Roaring Creek
LocationE of Elysburg
RouteCity Street T0459
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84738, -76.5075
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic387 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Krickbaun over S. Br. of Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.