Ernest RD over Montour Creek
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · 1 NW Landisburg/Montour · Structure no. 000000000029753
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ernest RD over Montour Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ernest RD over Montour Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ernest RD over Montour Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ernest RD over Montour Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ernest RD over Montour Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Ernest RD over Montour Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ernest RD over Montour Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.