US Bridges

Water Street over Over Mill Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft North of City Hall · Structure no. 000000000013538

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Over Mill Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Water Street over Over Mill Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 119 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,375 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesOver Mill Run
Location400 Ft North of City Hall
RouteCity Street 7301
Coordinates41.6382, -80.1552
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,375 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Water Street over Over Mill Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Water Street over Over Mill Run carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Over Mill Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Over Mill Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.