US Bridges

SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Cedar Ledge · Structure no. 000000000006175

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,343 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 414
CrossesTr.To Towanda Creek
LocationVillage of Cedar Ledge
RouteState Highway 414
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.63831, -76.87485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2024)
Projected traffic1,343 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 414 over Tr.To Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.