US Bridges

S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 546 East of S.R. 2053 · Structure no. 000000000044084

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.R. 2026
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
Location546 East of S.R. 2053
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.76024, -75.84565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen 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 S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 2026 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.