US Bridges

T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.6 Mi. S. of Monroeton · Structure no. 000000000069231

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-402 (co. BR.#21)
CrossesSouth Branch Towanda CR
Location2.6 Mi. S. of Monroeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6769, -76.45939
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-402 (co. BR.#21) over South Branch Towanda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.