US Bridges

SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Gibson Twp .1 M E TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000032550

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 591 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 2046
CrossesBranch Tunkhannock Creek
LocationGibson Twp .1 M E TR 92
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.80845, -75.58054
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2024)
Projected traffic636 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2046 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.