US Bridges

SR 2012 over Tinker Brook

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifford Twp 125E SR2027 · Structure no. 000000000032487

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2012 over Tinker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2012 over Tinker Brook in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 84 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012
CrossesTinker Brook
LocationClifford Twp 125E SR2027
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.68178, -75.55269
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic137 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$296,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012 over Tinker Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 2012 over Tinker Brook 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 2012 over Tinker Brook carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 over Tinker Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 over Tinker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.