US Bridges

SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Herrick Twp 66 E SR 2042 · Structure no. 000000000032335

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0374 TR 374
CrossesFiddle Lake Creek
LocationHerrick Twp 66 E SR 2042
RouteState Highway 374
Coordinates41.74324, -75.50633
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2023)
Projected traffic752 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0374 TR 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.