US Bridges

Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Port Trevorton · Structure no. 000000000031197

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSilver Crk Hlw RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2 MI N of Port Trevorton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72533, -76.88714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Crk Hlw RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.