US Bridges

T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. S. Granville Cntr · Structure no. 000000000006593

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 131 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-344 (CO.BR.#.14)
CrossesNorth Br.Towanda Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Granville Cntr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71452, -76.70688
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$577,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.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-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-344 (CO.BR.#.14) over North Br.Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.