US Bridges

SR 414 over Preacher Brook

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.West of Franklindale · Structure no. 000000000006190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 414 over Preacher Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 414 over Preacher Brook in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 414
CrossesPreacher Brook
Location1 Mi.West of Franklindale
RouteState Highway 414
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70422, -76.57077
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed47.8 mi (77 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 414 over Preacher Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 414 over Preacher Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 414 over Preacher Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 414 over Preacher Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 414 over Preacher Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.