US Bridges

SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031096

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,207 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,764 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 204
CrossesTrib to Penns Creek
Location1 MI N of Selinsgrove
RouteState Highway 204
Coordinates40.82353, -76.87347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,207 (2024)
Projected traffic6,764 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Trib to Penns 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek carry?

About 4,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.