US Bridges

Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel

FairPosted for load

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Beaver Springs · Structure no. 000000000031309

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 154 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Ave.
CrossesFlood Channel
LocationBeaver Springs
RouteCity Street 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74697, -77.21176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic464 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Ave. over Flood Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.