US Bridges

SR 2023 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Balls Mills · Structure no. 000000000024903

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2023 over Mill Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2023
CrossesMill Creek
LocationVillage of Balls Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.3185, -77.02827
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2024)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2023 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2023 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.