US Bridges

SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Buttonwood · Structure no. 000000000024557

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

About this bridge

SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek 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 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 5,603 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0015 SB
CrossesOver Blockhouse Creek
LocationVillage of Buttonwood
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.50206, -77.13483
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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 traffic6,495 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0015 SB over Over Blockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.