US Bridges

SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milford Tp JCT SR2061 · Structure no. 000000000032372

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0848 TR 848
CrossesWellmans Creek
LocationNew Milford Tp JCT SR2061
RouteState Highway 848
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.85329, -75.72142
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2024)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans 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 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0848 TR 848 over Wellmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.