US Bridges

T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. W of Franklindale · Structure no. 000000000006589

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 117 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-358 (CO.BR.#.12)
CrossesTowanda Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W of Franklindale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.69791, -76.57875
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic232 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-358 (CO.BR.#.12) over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.