US Bridges

SR 254 over Over Mud Cr.

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028363

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

About this bridge

SR 254 over Over Mud Cr. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 254 over Over Mud Cr. 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 2,167 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 254
CrossesOver Mud Cr.
LocationBoro of Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 254
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04752, -76.6753
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2023)
Projected traffic2,167 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$999,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 254 over Over Mud Cr. built?

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

What condition is SR 254 over Over Mud 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 254 over Over Mud Cr. carry?

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

How long is SR 254 over Over Mud Cr.?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 254 over Over Mud Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.