US Bridges

Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 Mi.Nw.Of W.Franklin · Structure no. 000000000006213

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 514
CrossesTrib No Br Towanda Creek
Location4.5 Mi.Nw.Of W.Franklin
RouteState Highway 514
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71846, -76.67588
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 514 over Trib No Br 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 Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 514 over Trib No Br Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.