US Bridges

T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 2.6 MI SW of Middletown · Structure no. 000000000032724

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-498 (upham Road)
CrossesGaylord Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of Middletown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.85519, -76.13182
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.