US Bridges

Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 3.4 Miles West of Pa 402 · Structure no. 000000000030064

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSnow Hill RD T-317
CrossesBig Bushkill Creek
Location3.4 Miles West of Pa 402
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.15666, -75.13475
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic88 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Hill RD T-317 over Big Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.