US Bridges

SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW Maitland · Structure no. 000000000026514

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2001
CrossesBranch Jacks Creek
Location1 MI NW Maitland
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64285, -77.51759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2023)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2001 over Branch Jacks 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 SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 over Branch Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.