US Bridges

SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Rush Twp .6 M E TR 858 · Structure no. 000000000069466

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,954
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,259 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0706 TR 706
CrossesBranch Wyalusing Creek
LocationRush Twp .6 M E TR 858
RouteState Highway 706
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78644, -76.10266
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2024)
Projected traffic2,259 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0706 TR 706 over Branch Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.