US Bridges

SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Gibson Twp .1 M N SR 2071 · Structure no. 000000000032222

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,397 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0092 TR 92
CrossesBell Creek
LocationGibson Twp .1 M N SR 2071
RouteState Highway 92
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.73341, -75.63363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,569 (2023)
Projected traffic3,397 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek carry?

About 1,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0092 TR 92 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.