Maple Street over Smith Creek
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Bridge over Smith Creek · Structure no. 000000000057625
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over Smith Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Street over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Street over Smith 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 Maple Street over Smith Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Smith Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.