US Bridges

SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Jessup Twp .2 M W SR 3029 · Structure no. 000000000032363

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,386 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 0706 TR 706
CrossesEast Br Wyalusing Creek
LocationJessup Twp .2 M W SR 3029
RouteState Highway 706
Coordinates41.80875, -75.9668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,386 (2024)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek carry?

About 1,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0706 TR 706 over East Br Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.