US Bridges

T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr.

FairPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI SW of Birchardville · Structure no. 000000000032735

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. is a steel truss - thru carrying T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesT480SCHOOLHOUSE RD
CrossesMiddle Br. Wyalusing Cr.
Location.5 MI SW of Birchardville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.84328, -76.01872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic216 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is T480SCHOOLHOUSE 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 T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T480SCHOOLHOUSE RD over Middle Br. Wyalusing Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.