US Bridges

T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr.

PoorClosed to traffic

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W of Uniondale · Structure no. 000000000032712

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr. is a masonry arch - deck carrying T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr. in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT519 (stone Br Rd.
CrossesEast Br. Tunkhannock Cr.
Location2 MI W of Uniondale
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.72048, -75.53719
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
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr. built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T519 (stone Br Rd. over East Br. Tunkhannock Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.