US Bridges

SR 414 over Gulf Brook

Poor

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Leroy · Structure no. 000000000006183

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 414 over Gulf Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 414 over Gulf Brook in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 414
CrossesGulf Brook
LocationVillage of Leroy
RouteState Highway 414
Coordinates41.67607, -76.70693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2024)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 414 over Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SR 414 over Gulf Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 414 over Gulf Brook carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 414 over Gulf Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 414 over Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.