Work Expected to Begin Next Week on the Wyalusing River Bridge Repair in Bradford County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that work is expected to begin next week on the Wyalusing River Bridge, which carries the Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) over the Susquehanna River in Terry and Wyalusing townships, Bradford County.  

The week of April 20, the contractor will begin mobilizing in preparation for upcoming repairs. As the damaged sections of steel are removed, additional testing will be done to the steel expected to remain in place, to check for any hidden cracks or weaknesses. These tests ensure the structure is safe while preserving the existing material.

The bridge, which carries Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) remains closed to traffic and pedestrians. A detour using Route 187 and Route 6 remains in place.

PennDOT understands that the Wyalusing River Bridge is a critical connection for the residents of the northern tier and will continue to make this repair a priority and open this road as soon as possible. The anticipated reopening date is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

The public can keep informed throughout the repair process by visiting the Wyalusing River Bridge Emergency Repair web page.

The Wyalusing River Bridge was stuck and damaged by an oversized load on Tuesday, March 24. PennDOT inspected the damaged bridge and determined that due to the extent of the damages, the bridge will remain closed until the repairs are made.

Built in 1942, the Wyalusing River Bridge is a 12-span bridge, including a four-span steel truss. The bridge is nearly 1,500 feet in length, has a reinforced concrete bridge deck, and has a vertical clearance of 14’ 9”. With an average daily traffic county of more than 5,500 vehicles, this bridge is an essential traffic corridor in the region. The bridge was last reconditioned in 1993 to prolong the life of the structure.

PennDOT reminds drivers to "Check Your Height, Know It's Right". Drivers are responsible for knowing the height of their vehicle - whether a personal vehicle or a rented one - and observing and complying with posted bridge heights. Using the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” tool, drivers can avoid hitting bridges with vehicles. According to PennDOT data, in the 10 years between 2013 and 2023, there were more than 600 bridge strikes to bridges or other overhead structures in PA.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.