US Bridges

SR 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Bridgewatr Tp .1M E TR167 · Structure no. 000000000032495

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2015
CrossesHop Bottom Creek
LocationBridgewatr Tp .1M E TR167
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8198, -75.80415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic107 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 2015 over Hop Bottom 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 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 2015 over Hop Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.