SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek
PoorElk County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N Montmorenci · Structure no. 000000000015627
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,276
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 1,276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 948-PA 948 over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.