US Bridges

Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Duboistown Borough · Structure no. 000000000025160

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Avenue
CrossesMosquito Creek
LocationDuboistown Borough
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21654, -77.03558
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Avenue over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.