US Bridges

SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Mlfrd Tp 400W SR1021 · Structure no. 000000000041120

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,975
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,548 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 0492 TR 492
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
LocationNew Mlfrd Tp 400W SR1021
RouteState Highway 492
Coordinates41.87219, -75.72719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2024)
Projected traffic2,548 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick 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 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0492 TR 492 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.