US Bridges

Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile SW of Jerseytown · Structure no. 000000000012549

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,387
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 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 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesWashingtonville RD
CrossesTributary to Mud Creek
Location1 Mile SW of Jerseytown
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates41.08029, -76.59191
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,387 (2024)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek carry?

About 1,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Washingtonville RD over Tributary to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.