US Bridges

T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek

Poor

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. NE of Sayre · Structure no. 000000000006571

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2045. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-105 Thomas Ave
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location0.7 Mi. NE of Sayre
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98827, -76.50754
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-105 Thomas Ave over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.