US Bridges

S R 3027 over Mill Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Canton Boro Center Street · Structure no. 000000000006439

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S R 3027 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S R 3027 over Mill Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 941 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS R 3027
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCanton Boro Center Street
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.66019, -76.85258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2024)
Projected traffic941 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S R 3027 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S R 3027 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 S R 3027 over Mill Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S R 3027 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S R 3027 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.