BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · Dreher Twp 300FT E TR 191 · Structure no. 000000000035851
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack 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 2023.
How much traffic does BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns BR.13 Salathe T316 over Wallenpaupack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.