US Bridges

SR 0414 over Blockhouse Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Liberty · Structure no. 000000000032914

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0414 over Blockhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0414 over Blockhouse 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 5 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0414
CrossesBlockhouse Creek
LocationBorough of Liberty
RouteState Highway 414
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56363, -77.10319
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2023)
Projected traffic713 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0414 over Blockhouse Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0414 over Blockhouse 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 SR 0414 over Blockhouse Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0414 over Blockhouse Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0414 over Blockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.