US Bridges

T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 4.1 MI N of Gleason · Structure no. 000000000033332

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 131 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-431 Ward Twp
CrossesTioga River
Location4.1 MI N of Gleason
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.69449, -76.93193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic86 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T-431 Ward Twp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-431 Ward Twp over Tioga River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.