US Bridges

SR 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Brooklyn Twp 800W TR 167 · Structure no. 000000000032519

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesHop Bottom Creek
LocationBrooklyn Twp 800W TR 167
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.75448, -75.81393
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 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 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 over Hop Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.