US Bridges

Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 400FT from Rt 92 · Structure no. 000000000057623

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Ave
CrossesDrinker Creek
Location400FT from Rt 92
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93689, -75.59556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Ave over Drinker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.