US Bridges

S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Blackwell · Structure no. 000000000032909

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek in Tioga 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 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 414
CrossesBabbs Creek
LocationVillage of Blackwell
RouteState Highway 414
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55597, -77.37784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek built?

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

What condition is S.R. 414 over Babbs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 414 over Babbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.