US Bridges

SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI W Meiserville · Structure no. 000000000020202

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 117 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2023
CrossesMahantango Creek
Location4 MI W Meiserville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66188, -77.01121
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2024)
Projected traffic937 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 2023 over Mahantango 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 over Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.