US Bridges

SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Buttonwood · Structure no. 000000000024555

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,603
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 6 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 5,603 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 15 South Bound
CrossesOver S.R. 0284
Location1 MI S of Buttonwood
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.49449, -77.14818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,603 (2024)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284 carry?

About 5,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 South Bound over Over S.R. 0284?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.