US Bridges

T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles N.E. of Meshoppen · Structure no. 000000000044499

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-502 (both Twps.)
CrossesW. Br. Meshoppen Creek
Location2 Miles N.E. of Meshoppen
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63173, -76.00151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2008)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-502 (both Twps.) over W. Br. Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.