US Bridges

Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Thmpsn Twp 1.7M N SR 1004 · Structure no. 000000000052602

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBear Swamp RD
CrossesSouth Br Canawacta Creek
LocationThmpsn Twp 1.7M N SR 1004
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.90269, -75.55887
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic107 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Swamp RD over South Br Canawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).