T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3.1 MI SW of Middletown · Structure no. 000000000032725
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord 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-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-498 (upham Road) over Gaylord Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.