US Bridges

S.R. 414 over Br. Babbs Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SE of Morris · Structure no. 000000000032910

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 414 over Br. Babbs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 414 over Br. Babbs Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 414
CrossesBr. Babbs Creek
Location3 MI SE of Morris
RouteState Highway 414
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.5673, -77.33866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 414 over Br. 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 2022.

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

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

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 414 over Br. Babbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.