US Bridges

SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek

Poor

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Pallas · Structure no. 000000000031178

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2004
CrossesT.Mahantango Creek
Location1 MI N of Pallas
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72128, -76.96167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over T.Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.