US Bridges

Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of West Frankli · Structure no. 000000000048651

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,454 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesPa 414
CrossesNorth Br Towanda CR
Location1 MI East of West Frankli
RouteState Highway 414
Coordinates41.69713, -76.62156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2024)
Projected traffic3,454 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 414 over North Br Towanda CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.