US Bridges

T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi. S Lawsville Center · Structure no. 000000000032723

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 75 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT-794 (bailey Rd.)
CrossesSnake Creek
Location.8 Mi. S Lawsville Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92763, -75.84292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T-794 (bailey Rd.) over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.