Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milford 600 to Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000032741
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 112 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 260 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Johnston 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 Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Johnston Street over Salt Lick Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.