Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadMifflin County, Pennsylvania · Reeds Gap SP · Structure no. 000000000026664
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Reeds Gap Road over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.