US Bridges

FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk.

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Miles from SR 948 · Structure no. 091901000001015

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk. in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 148
CrossesS. Branch Tionesta Crk.
Location0.2 Miles from SR 948
RouteFederal Lands Road 148
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.63434, -78.99718
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk. 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 2024.

How much traffic does FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FR 148 over S. Branch Tionesta Crk.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.