T-783 HARRIS HILL
Carrying T-783 HARRIS HILL over TOBYS CREEK
100 FT NE OF SR 309, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-783 HARRIS HILL
The T-783 HARRIS HILL bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries T-783 HARRIS HILL over TOBYS CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-783 HARRIS HILL compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 220 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000024421
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
T-783 HARRIS HILL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T-783 HARRIS HILL against other structures in Luzerne and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T-783 HARRIS HILL?
T-783 HARRIS HILL in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-783 HARRIS HILL inspected?
T-783 HARRIS HILL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 220 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-783 HARRIS HILL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-783 HARRIS HILL?
T-783 HARRIS HILL has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-783 HARRIS HILL?
T-783 HARRIS HILL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is T-783 HARRIS HILL and does age affect safety?
T-783 HARRIS HILL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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