US Bridges

Water Street over Kelsey Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Water St. Wellsboro Boro · Structure no. 000000000033354

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Kelsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Kelsey Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWater Street
CrossesKelsey Creek
LocationWater St. Wellsboro Boro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74846, -77.30241
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Water Street over Kelsey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.