US Bridges

SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Montgomery River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000024589

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
964 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 6 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 3,254 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2032. The structure is 964 ft (293.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesW.B. Susquehanna River
LocationMontgomery River Bridge
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.167, -76.87071
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length964 ft (293.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,254 (2023)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River carry?

About 3,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 964 ft (293.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.