US Bridges

SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S. of Mansfield · Structure no. 000000000033225

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,697 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,130 by 2032. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 15 South Bound
CrossesTioga River
Location1.5 Mi. S. of Mansfield
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.77688, -77.07434
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,697 (2023)
Projected traffic7,130 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 15 South Bound over Tioga River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River carry?

About 5,697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 South Bound over Tioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.