US Bridges

Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles N of Ralston · Structure no. 000000000024507

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,779 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,583 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesPa 14
CrossesLycoming Creek
Location1.5 Miles N of Ralston
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.52026, -76.95415
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,779 (2024)
Projected traffic5,583 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 14 over Lycoming 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek carry?

About 2,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 14 over Lycoming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.