US Bridges

SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI N of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031098

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,934 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesTrib to Penns Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Selinsgrove
RouteState Highway 204
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84725, -76.87906
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2024)
Projected traffic3,934 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Trib to Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.