US Bridges

SR 414 over Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Slate Run · Structure no. 000000000024759

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 414 over Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 414 over Pine Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 135 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 414
CrossesPine Creek
Location1 MI N of Slate Run
RouteState Highway 414
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48641, -77.49724
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 414 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 414 over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 414 over Pine Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 414 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 414 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.