US Bridges

Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of Verdilla · Structure no. 000000000031184

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCawley Hill RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1 MI South of Verdilla
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72895, -76.8973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2024)
Projected traffic286 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cawley Hill RD over Silver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cawley Hill RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.