US Bridges

Colton Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of US 6 · Structure no. 000000000033369

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Colton Road over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colton Road over Pine Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesColton Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location1000 Ft South of US 6
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7438, -77.4339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colton Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Colton Road over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Colton Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colton Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Colton Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.