US Bridges

Sopertown RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Soper Hollow · Structure no. 000000000006550

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sopertown RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sopertown RD over Mill Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSopertown RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationVillage of Soper Hollow
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.87549, -76.90773
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2023)
Projected traffic281 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sopertown RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sopertown RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sopertown RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sopertown RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sopertown RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.