US Bridges

TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft from Rt 370 · Structure no. 000000000057634

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR720 Roney Road
CrossesShehawken Creek
Location100 Ft from Rt 370
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.88332, -75.34626
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek built?

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

What condition is TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken 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 TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR720 Roney Road over Shehawken Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.