US Bridges

SR 0949 over Mill Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI SW SR 4001 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048083

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0949 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0949 over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0949
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.1 MI SW SR 4001 Inter.
RouteState Highway 949
Coordinates41.22124, -79.16133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 SR 0949 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0949 over Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0949 over Mill Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0949 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0949 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.