US Bridges

T-693 Cnty Brg 7 over Choconut Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · .9 Mi. N.W. of Choconut · Structure no. 000000000032692

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-693 Cnty Brg 7 over Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-693 Cnty Brg 7 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-693 Cnty Brg 7
CrossesChoconut Creek
Location.9 Mi. N.W. of Choconut
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99032, -76.00591
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-693 Cnty Brg 7 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 Cnty Brg 7 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 Cnty Brg 7 over Choconut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-693 Cnty Brg 7 over Choconut Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-693 Cnty Brg 7 over Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.