US Bridges

SR 3010 over Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.N.Of Leroy · Structure no. 000000000006415

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3010 over Towanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3010 over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3010
CrossesTowanda Creek
Location.25 Mi.N.Of Leroy
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.67295, -76.70655
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2032
Trucks12%
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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3010 over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3010 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3010 over Towanda Creek carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3010 over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3010 over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.