T-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Brandt · Structure no. 000000000032711
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 80 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is T-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca 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-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is T-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-855 Rockwell RD over Starrucca Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.