US Bridges

SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI S of Blossburg · Structure no. 000000000032789

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 83 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 6 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15 Now SR 2005
CrossesOver Johnson Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Blossburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.66108, -77.08704
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2024)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 Now SR 2005 over Over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.