US Bridges

SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Bridgwtr Tp 2 M W TR 167 · Structure no. 000000000053626

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 0706 SH
CrossesPettis Creek
LocationBridgwtr Tp 2 M W TR 167
RouteState Highway 706
Coordinates41.82483, -75.91203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 0706 SH over Pettis Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek carry?

About 1,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0706 SH over Pettis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).