US Bridges

SR 2016 over Babbs Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 7 MI W. of Blossburg · Structure no. 000000000033018

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 over Babbs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2016 over Babbs Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 2016
CrossesBabbs Creek
Location7 MI W. of Blossburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.68514, -77.19762
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2023)
Projected traffic804 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 over Babbs Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016 over Babbs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2016 over Babbs Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 over Babbs Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 over Babbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.