US Bridges

Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River

Good

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Danville River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000040817

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,449 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,638 by 2032. The structure is 1,449 ft (441.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPa 54
CrossesNorth Branch Susq River
LocationDanville River Bridge
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.95803, -76.62179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,449 ft (441.7 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,761 (2023)
Projected traffic15,638 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River carry?

About 10,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River?

The structure is 1,449 ft (441.7 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 54 over North Branch Susq River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.