US Bridges

SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Lewistown Boro · Structure no. 000000000039668

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,343
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 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 6,343 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,596 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103-PA 103
CrossesKishacoquillas Creek
LocationLewistown Boro
RouteU.S. Route 22B
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59438, -77.57473
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,343 (2024)
Projected traffic7,596 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$684,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas 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 SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek carry?

About 6,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103-PA 103 over Kishacoquillas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.