US Bridges

T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek

FairPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI West of Rush · Structure no. 000000000032729

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-603 (baldwin Rd)
CrossesWyalusing Creek
Location2.5 MI West of Rush
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78996, -76.09582
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing 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-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-603 (baldwin Rd) over Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.