T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Kingsley Adj.To Sr. 2055 · Structure no. 000000000032706
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 70 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-573 (tannery St) over Martins 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 T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-573 (tannery St) over Martins Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.