US Bridges

On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Milroy · Structure no. 000000000026507

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,902 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 821
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationMilroy
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.71151, -77.58281
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2024)
Projected traffic4,902 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 821 over Laurel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 821 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.