US Bridges

Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Montoursville · Structure no. 000000000024907

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 69 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesQuaker State Road
CrossesEast Mill Creek
Location2 MI N of Montoursville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.27831, -76.90736
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2024)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Quaker State Road over East 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 Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker State Road over East Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.