US Bridges

Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028362

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesPa 254
CrossesOver Chillisquaque Creek
LocationBoro of Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates41.04771, -76.67601
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2023)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 254 over Over Chillisquaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.