US Bridges

S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Stevens Twp .1M W · Structure no. 000000000006226

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 706
CrossesOver Rockwell Creek
LocationStevens Twp .1M W
RouteState Highway 706
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76818, -76.1555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2024)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 706 over Over Rockwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.