US Bridges

S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Dornsife · Structure no. 000000000029089

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 84 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,063 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 225
CrossesOver Mahanoy Creek
LocationVillage of Dornsife
RouteState Highway 225
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74439, -76.7904
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2024)
Projected traffic2,063 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 225 over Over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.