US Bridges

SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Hop Bottom Bo JCT SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000032248

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,787
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0167 TR 167
CrossesMartins Creek
LocationHop Bottom Bo JCT SR 2002
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates41.70533, -75.76738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0167 TR 167 over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.