US Bridges

SR 706 over Stafford Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Wyalusing Boro · Structure no. 000000000006219

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 706 over Stafford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 706 over Stafford Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 706
CrossesStafford Creek
Location1 Mi.N.Of Wyalusing Boro
RouteState Highway 706
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.68244, -76.25141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2024)
Projected traffic4,897 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 706 over Stafford Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 706 over Stafford Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 706 over Stafford Creek carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 706 over Stafford Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 706 over Stafford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.