US Bridges

T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mi. N.E. of Wyalusing · Structure no. 000000000006686

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 123 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-461 (co. Br. 41)
CrossesWyalusing Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N.E. of Wyalusing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67805, -76.25115
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic387 by 2046
Trucks2%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing 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-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-461 (co. Br. 41) over Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.