US Bridges

Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek

Good

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Locke Mills · Structure no. 000000000053940

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2037. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocke Mills RD
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationLocke Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.70586, -77.53422
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Locke Mills RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).