US Bridges

T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.1 MI W. of Windham · Structure no. 000000000006684

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-881 (cty Br #40)
CrossesWappasening Creek
Location2.1 MI W. of Windham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97413, -76.3321
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-881 (cty Br #40) over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.