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: May 1, 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.

May 1, 2026 UPDATE:

The following work is expected to take place during the week of May 4:

    • Paint removal will continue in preparation to install steel plating.
    • Delivery of replacement steel is anticipated.
    • Once the replacement steel is delivered, the contractor will install steel plating, which will attach the separated cross members to the vertical members.
    • Testing of the steel expected to remain will continue as the damaged sections of steel are removed. These tests ensure the structure is safe while         preserving the existing material.      

Due to the nature of how a truss bridge functions, where each member contributes to the overall structural integrity, even localized damage can affect the safety of the entire bridge. For this reason, the damaged bridge cannot safely carry traffic, even in a single lane configuration, until a full structural repair is completed.

PennDOT understands that the Wyalusing River Bridge is a critical connection for the residents of the northern tier. Emergency procedures were followed, which allowed the department to swiftly contract a design consultant and contractor and advance the projects’ schedule. Design and procurement of materials were completed on an accelerated timeline, and the repairs are currently being conducted on the bridge. While the current anticipated reopening date is July 1, PennDOT continues to evaluate ways to safely advance the schedule.

April 24, 2026 UPDATE:

During the week of April 27, the contractor will continue installing temporary braces to stabilize the bridge for the repairs, as well as remove damaged steel and paint. As the damaged sections of steel are removed, the steel expected to remain in place will be tested to check for any hidden cracks or weaknesses. These tests ensure the structure is safe while preserving the existing material.

April 17, 2026 UPDATE: 

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.

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.