US Bridges

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Near Landisburg · Structure no. 000000000029526

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 233; SR 0233
CrossesMontour Creek
LocationNear Landisburg
RouteState Highway 233
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34206, -77.31325
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2024)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 233; SR 0233 over Montour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.