US Bridges

T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi. East of Wetona · Structure no. 000000000006655

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-621 (twp. Br)
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.25 Mi. East of Wetona
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82972, -76.69369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-621 (twp. Br) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.