US Bridges

SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Bailey Corners · Structure no. 000000000006426

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 3019
CrossesNorth Branch Towanda Crk
LocationBailey Corners
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.71525, -76.68907
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2024)
Projected traffic438 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3019 over North Branch Towanda Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.