US Bridges

SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk

Poor

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Of W.Franklin · Structure no. 000000000006424

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 3017
CrossesNorth Branch Towanda Crk
Location2 Mi.N.Of W.Franklin
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.71231, -76.63533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic134 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over North Branch Towanda Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.