Susquehanna County Bridge Report Card
Susquehanna County scores 35 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County has 286 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 51 rated poor and 44 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.8% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 39,924 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Susquehanna County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 35/100 (F). The county has 286 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 51 in poor condition and 44 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 39,924 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 17.8% | 35.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.1% of measured traffic | 6.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 15.4% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 3.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 492,472 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 15.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 39,924 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Susquehanna County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa 171 over Canawacta Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,079 | 1925 |
| SR 0171 Tr 171 over Lackawanna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,632 | 1969 |
| SR 4002 over Trib To Choconut Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,260 | 1942 |
| SR 4018 Maple AVE over Dewing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 765 | 1940 |
| SR 3001 over Riley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 709 | 1957 |
| SR 2053 over Johnson Pond Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 489 | 1934 |
| SR 0374 Tr 374 over Fiddle Lake Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 421 | 1959 |
| Church Street over Salt Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 384 | 1905 |
| SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 375 | 1942 |
| SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 240 | 1949 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.