US Bridges

T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr.

FairPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · .3 Miles N.E. of Lawton · Structure no. 000000000032731

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-502 (newhart Rd)
CrossesMiddle Br. Wyalusing Cr.
Location.3 Miles N.E. of Lawton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78954, -76.06603
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic195 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. 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-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-502 (newhart Rd) over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.