T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek
FairSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI NE of Friendsville · Structure no. 000000000032691
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 125 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-693 (kellum Rd) over Choconut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.