Church Street over Salt Lick Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milford Adj. Wall ST · Structure no. 000000000032740
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 384
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Salt Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Salt Lick Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 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 | 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. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Salt Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over Salt Lick 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 Church Street over Salt Lick Creek carry?
About 384 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Salt Lick Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Salt Lick Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.