US Bridges

SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. N. of W. Franklin · Structure no. 000000000053432

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 514 SH
CrossesN Br. Towanda Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. of W. Franklin
RouteState Highway 514
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71317, -76.63845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 514 SH over N Br. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).