US Bridges

SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr.

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028323

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,045 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesOver Chillisquaque Cr.
Location1 MI N of Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates41.06181, -76.68048
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Over Chillisquaque Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.