US Bridges

T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE of Hopbottom · Structure no. 000000000032690

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

About this bridge

T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT570 (charles Rd.)
CrossesMartins Creek
Location2 MI NE of Hopbottom
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.73664, -75.75481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$427,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins Creek built?

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

What condition is T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T570 (charles Rd.) over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.