US Bridges

SR 14 over Over Lycoming Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles North of Ralston · Structure no. 000000000024509

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
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

SR 14 over Over Lycoming Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Over Lycoming Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 3,349 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesOver Lycoming Creek
Location2 Miles North of Ralston
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53719, -76.95967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,779 (2024)
Projected traffic3,349 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Over Lycoming Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 14 over 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 SR 14 over Over Lycoming Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 14 over 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Over Lycoming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.