US Bridges

SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Watsontown Boro River Br. · Structure no. 000000000029159

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,236 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 3,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,409 by 2032. The structure is 1,236 ft (376.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1014
CrossesW. B. Susquehanna River
LocationWatsontown Boro River Br.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08061, -76.86512
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,236 ft (376.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,765 (2023)
Projected traffic5,409 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River carry?

About 3,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 1,236 ft (376.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1014 over W. B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.