US Bridges

T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. NW of West Warren · Structure no. 000000000006685

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-902 (twp. Br #1)
CrossesWappasening Creek
Location1 Mi. NW of West Warren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9496, -76.26347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-902 (twp. Br #1) over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.