US Bridges

T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI E of Luther Mills · Structure no. 000000000006574

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-524 Twp. Br. #1
CrossesBailey Run
Location1.6 MI E of Luther Mills
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78184, -76.53301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-524 Twp. Br. #1 over Bailey Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.