US Bridges

SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. E. of Fremont · Structure no. 000000000045177

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,066
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,602 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSR 35
CrossesSusquehecka Creek
Location3 Mi. E. of Fremont
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.75384, -76.95257
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2024)
Projected traffic5,602 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Susquehecka 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 SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Susquehecka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.