US Bridges

SR 54 over Over Mud Creek

Poor

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028324

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 54 over Over Mud Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesOver Mud Creek
LocationBoro of Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates41.04819, -76.6746
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,422 (2024)
Projected traffic5,770 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 54 over Over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Over Mud Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.