US Bridges

SR 1056 over Susquehanna River

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. East of Athens · Structure no. 000000000044055

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
611 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1056 over Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1056 over Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2032. The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1056
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location0.1 Mi. East of Athens
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.95754, -76.51462
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length611 ft (186.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,747 (2024)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1056 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1056 over Susquehanna River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1056 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 3,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1056 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1056 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.