US Bridges

SR 154 over Towanda Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Canton Boro S.Minnequa Av · Structure no. 000000000006095

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Towanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 154 over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,705 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesSR 154
CrossesTowanda Creek
LocationCanton Boro S.Minnequa Av
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates41.65111, -76.85036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2024)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 over Towanda 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Towanda Creek carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.