US Bridges

SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of New Columbia · Structure no. 000000000033393

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,119 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15 Nbl
CrossesT-519 Trib Susq Rvr
Location2 MI N of New Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.06303, -76.87163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,119 (2024)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr carry?

About 8,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Nbl over T-519 Trib Susq Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.