US Bridges

SR 15 North Bound over Over SR 284

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.South of Buttonwood · Structure no. 000000000040017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 North Bound over Over SR 284 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 North Bound over Over SR 284 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,061 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 15 North Bound
CrossesOver SR 284
Location1 Mi.South of Buttonwood
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.48333, -77.13333
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic8,061 by 2032
Trucks26%
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 North Bound over Over SR 284 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 North Bound over Over SR 284 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 15 North Bound over Over SR 284 carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 North Bound over Over SR 284?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 North Bound over Over SR 284?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.