US Bridges

SR 2055 over Martins Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Harford Twp .1 M W TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000040027

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2055 over Martins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2055 over Martins Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,308 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2055
CrossesMartins Creek
LocationHarford Twp .1 M W TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.75888, -75.75351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2024)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2055 over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2055 over Martins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2055 over Martins Creek carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 2055 over Martins Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2055 over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.