US Bridges

Pa 414 over Mill Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Canton · Structure no. 000000000006176

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 414 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 414 over Mill Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,321 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesPa 414
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 Mile East of Canton
RouteState Highway 414
Coordinates41.66061, -76.83355
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2024)
Projected traffic5,321 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 414 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 414 over Mill Creek 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 Pa 414 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pa 414 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 414 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.