US Bridges

West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Montgomery Boro · Structure no. 000000000025163

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek is a steel slab carrying West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Houston Ave.
CrossesBlack Hole Creek
LocationMontgomery Boro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16987, -76.87819
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Houston Ave. over Black Hole 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Houston Ave. over Black Hole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.