US Bridges

SR 2024 over Towanda Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mile East of Airport · Structure no. 000000000042951

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 over Towanda Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2024 over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2024
CrossesTowanda Creek
Location.5 Mile East of Airport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.73943, -76.43432
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2024)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 over Towanda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2024 over Towanda Creek carry?

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024 over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.