US Bridges

SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Blooming Gr 351 N TR 434 · Structure no. 000000000029938

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0739 TR 739
CrossesTrib to Billings Creek
LocationBlooming Gr 351 N TR 434
RouteState Highway 739
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.36837, -75.06332
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2024)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0739 TR 739 over Trib to Billings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.