US Bridges

T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NE of Rush Twp · Structure no. 000000000032715

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT318(NARROW Gouge)
CrossesE.Branch Wyalusing Creek
Location3 MI NE of Rush Twp
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.79856, -75.98635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$704,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T318(NARROW Gouge) over E.Branch Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.