Bunnell Road over Riley Creek
PoorWyoming County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Miles NE of Meshoppen · Structure no. 000000000037326
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bunnell Road over Riley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunnell Road over Riley Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 91 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunnell Road over Riley Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Bunnell Road over Riley 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bunnell Road over Riley Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Bunnell Road over Riley Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bunnell Road over Riley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.