US Bridges

T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles S. of Springville · Structure no. 000000000044098

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 135 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT356(JENNINGS Rd.)
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
Location3 Miles S. of Springville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65125, -75.92144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is T356(JENNINGS Rd.) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T356(JENNINGS Rd.) over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.