US Bridges

T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SE of Auburn Center · Structure no. 000000000032681

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT309 (singer Rd)
CrossesRiley Creek
Location3 MI SE of Auburn Center
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64887, -76.00756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T309 (singer Rd) over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.