Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek
GoodSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Little Meadows Borough · Structure no. 000000000045047
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Little Meadows #1 over Apalachin Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.