US Bridges

SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Wmspt(near Bowman Field) · Structure no. 000000000024528

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,786 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,047 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 NB
CrossesSedacog Lyco Valley RR
LocationWmspt(near Bowman Field)
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23449, -77.04407
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,786 (2024)
Projected traffic18,047 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR carry?

About 12,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 NB over Sedacog Lyco Valley RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.