US Bridges

SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Sheridan · Structure no. 000000000022765

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2014 Furnace RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSheridan
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3595, -76.22689
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic299 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$815,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2014 Furnace RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.