US Bridges

SR 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. South of Buttonwood · Structure no. 000000000045287

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,537 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15 NB
CrossesTR to Steam Valley Run
Location3 Mi. South of Buttonwood
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.4637, -77.13362
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic6,537 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run 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 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run carry?

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

How long is SR 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 15 NB over TR to Steam Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.