US Bridges

T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE of Dimock · Structure no. 000000000032693

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT508 (meshoppen CR
CrossesBurdick Creek
Location2 MI SE of Dimock
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71758, -75.87244
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic75 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick 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 T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T508 (meshoppen CR over Burdick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.