US Bridges

T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.6 Mi. SW of Barclay · Structure no. 000000000056055

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-359 (br.# 3)
CrossesSchrader Br.Towanda Crk
Location2.6 Mi. SW of Barclay
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6259, -76.65609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T-359 (br.# 3) over Schrader Br.Towanda Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.