US Bridges

SR 15 Nbl over Old 15

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI NE of Tioga Boro · Structure no. 000000000033372

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Nbl over Old 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 Nbl over Old 15 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 Nbl
CrossesOld 15
Location1.6 MI NE of Tioga Boro
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93167, -77.11167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,595 (2024)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$528,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Nbl over Old 15 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 Nbl over Old 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 Nbl over Old 15 carry?

About 5,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Nbl over Old 15?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Nbl over Old 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.