US Bridges

SR 3001 over Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mile S.Of W.Franklin · Structure no. 000000000006391

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Towanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3001 over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesTowanda Creek
Location.25 Mile S.Of W.Franklin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.69264, -76.62881
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2024)
Projected traffic248 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Towanda Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.