US Bridges

T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR

PoorPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · E. of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000029353

Built
1852
173 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1852 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 173 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-805 (jepko Road)
CrossesS Branch of Roaring CR
LocationE. of Elysburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86738, -76.5081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic271 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR built?

It was built in 1852, making it 173 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-805 (jepko Road) over S Branch of Roaring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.