US Bridges

SR 14 over Wolfe Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.Columbia X-Roads · Structure no. 000000000006081

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Wolfe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Wolfe Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location2 Mi. N.Columbia X-Roads
RouteState Highway 14
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.86494, -76.81602
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,658 (2024)
Projected traffic2,269 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 14 over Wolfe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 1,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.