SR 514 SH
Carrying SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek
2.5 MI. N. of W. Franklin, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 514 SH
The SR 514 SH bridge in Bradford, Pennsylvania carries SR 514 SH over N Br. Towanda Creek. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 542 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 514 SH compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2016
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.9 m (98 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 542 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000053432
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 514 SH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 514 SH against other structures in Bradford and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 514 SH?
SR 514 SH in Bradford, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 514 SH inspected?
SR 514 SH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 542 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 514 SH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 514 SH?
SR 514 SH has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 514 SH?
SR 514 SH is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 514 SH and does age affect safety?
SR 514 SH was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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