County secures $2 million grant toward Salt Springs Road bridge

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SUSQUEHANNA — Susquehanna County secured a $2 million investment through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to support the replacement of the Salt Springs Road Bridge (County Bridge #11), a vital gateway to Salt Springs State Park that spans Silver Creek. The project will modernize aging infrastructure while strengthening access to one of the region’s most popular outdoor destinations, supporting tourism, local businesses, and the outdoor recreation economy that draws visitors to the area year-round.
A recent engineering inspection determined the existing bridge is in “poor” condition. The bridge
poses safety and reliability concerns for residents, visitors, and emergency responders. The
new bridge will improve structural integrity, increase load capacity, and provide safer, more
dependable access to the park while supporting long-term transportation and recreation needs
in the county.
Replacing the bridge will significantly benefit outdoor recreation and tourism, ensuring access to
Salt Springs State Park for hikers, campers, anglers, and nature enthusiasts. The park is a major regional destination, and improved infrastructure will enhance the visitor experience while
helping sustain local businesses that depend on outdoor tourism.
“This project is about safety, access, and economic vitality,” said the Susquehanna County
Commissioners. “We are extremely proud to have received the fourth-largest award out of 54
funded projects statewide. This investment demonstrates the importance of this bridge not only
to our county, but to the broader transportation and recreation network of Pennsylvania.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund supports projects that improve freight movement, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and access to economic and recreational assets across the
Commonwealth. The state announced on Dec. 23, 2025, that 54 projects in 34 counties had
been selected to receive more than $47 million in funding through the MTF. The replacement of
the Salt Springs Road Bridge aligns with these goals by ensuring reliable access to one of the
region’s most valued natural resources. Design and construction timelines will be announced as the project advances.