T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek
PoorPosted for loadBradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 M.E. of West Franklin · Structure no. 000000000006588
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 121 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-348 (co.Br. #13) over Towanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.