US Bridges

T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S of Stonington · Structure no. 000000000029367

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 121 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-485 CO.BR.#152
CrossesLick Run
Location.5 MI S of Stonington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84736, -76.66707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2009)
Projected traffic271 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-485 CO.BR.#152 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.