Water Street over Starrucca Creek
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Thompson .2 M. W. Main ST · Structure no. 000000000032734
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Starrucca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Water Street over Starrucca Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Water Street over Starrucca 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 Water Street over Starrucca Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Starrucca Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Starrucca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.