US Bridges

S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck.

Good

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Ne.Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028396

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck. in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 116 years old, older 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.R. 1009
CrossesE. Br. Chillisquaque Ck.
Location3 Mi.Ne.Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.08321, -76.65482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic123 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck. built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck. 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck. carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 1009 over E. Br. Chillisquaque Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.