US Bridges

W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · W. Packer Ave Sayre Boro · Structure no. 000000000006696

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,272 by 2045. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Packer Avenue
CrossesNorf South Rr&lehigh Ave
LocationW. Packer Ave Sayre Boro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.98048, -76.51412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2023)
Projected traffic8,272 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave 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 W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W. Packer Avenue over Norf South Rr&lehigh Ave?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.