US Bridges

On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek

Good

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Burnham Boro · Structure no. 000000000057149

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,439 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOn Freedom Avenue
CrossesKishacoquillas Creek
LocationBurnham Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.631, -77.56679
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,439 (2024)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek carry?

About 12,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns On Freedom Avenue over Kishacoquillas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.