US Bridges

SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile South of Camptown · Structure no. 000000000006220

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,395 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 706
CrossesTrib Wyalusing Creek
Location2 Mile South of Camptown
RouteState Highway 706
Coordinates41.69712, -76.2307
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,395 (2024)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek carry?

About 2,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 706 over Trib Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.