US Bridges

SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S. of Mansfield · Structure no. 000000000041459

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,424 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,391 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 15 Future NB
CrossesTwp Road 493
Location1 MI S. of Mansfield
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.78099, -77.07789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,424 (2023)
Projected traffic9,391 by 2032
Trucks27%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493 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 Future NB over Twp Road 493 carry?

About 5,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Future NB over Twp Road 493?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.