US Bridges

SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr.

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI N Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028322

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,045 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesOver Chillisquaque Cr.
Location2.5 MI N Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 54
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08714, -76.70189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,949 (2023)
Projected traffic5,045 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. carry?

About 2,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.