US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Mountain Home · Structure no. 000000000026778

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPa 191 (lr 171)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationMountain Home
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates41.17076, -75.27608
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 171) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.