US Bridges

Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NW of Jerseytown · Structure no. 000000000045489

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAnts Hill Road
CrossesTrib Chillisquaque Creek
Location3 MI NW of Jerseytown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.10188, -76.6117
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ants Hill Road over Trib Chillisquaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.