US Bridges

SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Towanda River Br.James ST · Structure no. 000000000006285

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,609 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2032. The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1041
CrossesNs/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R
LocationTowanda River Br.James ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.79094, -76.44421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,609 ft (490.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,395 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R?

The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1041 over Ns/Lehigh Rr/No Br Sus R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.