Wyalusing River Bridge Emergency Repair

County: Bradford
Municipality: Wyalusing and Terry Townships
State Route: 2010
Local Name: Wyalusing New Albany Road
Project Type: Emergency Bridge Repair
MPMS Number: 124018
Proposed Construction Start: April 2026
Proposed Construction End: July 2026
Last Updated: April 10, 2026

This is the emergency bridge repair of the Wyalusing River Bridge in Terry and Wyalusing townships, Bradford County. 

The bridge, which carries Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) over the Susquehanna River, was struck by an oversized load on Tuesday, March 24.  Several steel members of the truss bridge were damaged in the strike. PennDOT maintenance and bridge staff responded to the bridge within an hour of the strike, and a preliminary inspection showed several members of the bridge were damaged, requiring the bridge to be closed.

On March 25,  Emergency Procurement Proceedures were started and PennDOT was able identify a consultant and contractor to work on the repairs. The following day, PennDOT and industry partners met on site to review the damages and begin preliminary design plans for the repair. The week of March 30, Secretary Carroll ,  the consultant Dewberry,   and PennDOT and local officials met at the bridge for an update. The remainder of the week, utility companies relocated their infrastructure on the bridge, the bridge deck was cleaned, and additional measurements were taken to complete the design plans.

Final design for the repair is anticipated to be completed this week, after which, procurement of the steel and additional materials needed for the repair will begin. Once the needed materials are obtained, the contractor will mobilize and begin repair work.

April 10, 2026 UPDATE: 

The design plan for the repair of the Wyalusing River Bridge, which carries the Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) over the Susquehanna River in Terry and Wyalusing townships, Bradford County, has been completed.  

The steel needed to fix the damaged beams has been ordered and is now going through required safety testing. These tests usually take a couple of weeks. While these tests are ongoing, the contractor is designing temporary braces that will support the bridge while vertical members are replaced.

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.

Drivers are advised that a portion of Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) remains closed in both directions between Route 187 in Terry Township and Route 6, A detour using Route 187 and Route 6 remains in place.

Built in 1942, the Wyalusing River Bridge has carried Wyalusing New Albany Road over the Susquehanna River, connecting Wyalusing and Terry townships for nearly 80 years. This 12-span bridge, including a four-span steel truss 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.