T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek
FairSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI N of Thompson · Structure no. 000000000032710
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca 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 T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-765 Melrose Road over Starrucca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.