US Bridges

Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Millville Borough · Structure no. 000000000012552

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 3,108 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPa 254
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
LocationMillville Borough
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates41.11926, -76.53279
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,108 (2024)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pa 254 over Little Fishing 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 3,108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 254 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.