US Bridges

SR 858 over Gaylord Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Rush Twp 2 M N TR 706 · Structure no. 000000000054000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 858 over Gaylord Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 858 over Gaylord Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 858
CrossesGaylord Creek
LocationRush Twp 2 M N TR 706
RouteState Highway 858
Coordinates41.81505, -76.10527
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2023)
Projected traffic334 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 858 over Gaylord Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 858 over Gaylord 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 SR 858 over Gaylord Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 858 over Gaylord Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 858 over Gaylord Creek?

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