T-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek
FairBradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI S. of Canton · Structure no. 000000000006692
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1979, 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is T-889 (co. BR.#45) 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-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is T-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-889 (co. BR.#45) over Towanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.