US Bridges

On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000000030306

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee is a concrete slab carrying On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 561
CrossesTrib Westbranch Genesee
LocationEllisburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.92827, -77.89109
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee built?

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

What condition is On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 561 over Trib Westbranch Genesee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.