US Bridges

SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milford .6M E SR 1012 · Structure no. 000000000032338

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,975
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,548 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0492 TR 492
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
LocationNew Milford .6M E SR 1012
RouteState Highway 492
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.86451, -75.6928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2024)
Projected traffic2,548 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick 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 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.