US Bridges

SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek

Good

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI NE of Danville · Structure no. 000000000028378

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,115
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,017 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 642
CrossesOver Mahoning Creek
Location5 MI NE of Danville
RouteState Highway 642
Coordinates41.03502, -76.60415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,115 (2024)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 642 over Over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 2,115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 642 over Over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.