T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek
GoodNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · E of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000029350
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 122 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-798 over S. Br. of Roaring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.