US Bridges

SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · N Moreland 1.4M NW SR2002 · Structure no. 000000000037169

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0292 TR 292
CrossesMarsh Creek
LocationN Moreland 1.4M NW SR2002
RouteState Highway 292
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45486, -75.97669
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2024)
Projected traffic978 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0292 TR 292 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.