US Bridges

Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI SW of Poe Vly SP · Structure no. 000000000009862

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSigler.Millheim Pk
CrossesBig Poe Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Poe Vly SP
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8052, -77.5153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sigler.Millheim Pk over Big Poe Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.