US Bridges

SR 2024 over Meshoppen Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Dimock Twp .1 M E SR 2053 · Structure no. 000000000032518

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 over Meshoppen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2024 over Meshoppen Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2024
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationDimock Twp .1 M E SR 2053
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74943, -75.85038
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$242,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 over Meshoppen 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 2024 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.