US Bridges

Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.W.Of Granville Ctr. · Structure no. 000000000006207

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesPa 514
CrossesNorth Branch Towanda Crk
Location3 Mi.W.Of Granville Ctr.
RouteState Highway 514
Coordinates41.71732, -76.76591
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2023)
Projected traffic763 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 514 over North Branch Towanda Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.