US Bridges

T-520 over SR 15

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Csvt over Sunbury Road · Structure no. 000000000068135

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-520 over SR 15 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-520 over SR 15 in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2024. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-520
CrossesSR 15
LocationCsvt over Sunbury Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.87216, -76.83736
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-520 over SR 15 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-520 over SR 15 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-520 over SR 15 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-520 over SR 15?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-520 over SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.