US Bridges

SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Sheffield Township · Structure no. 000000000034071

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 948
CrossesOver Tionesta Creek S Br
LocationSheffield Township
RouteState Highway 948
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6594, -79.01304
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2023)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2032
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 948 over Over Tionesta Creek S Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.