US Bridges

SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Delaware Twp .6M S SR2002 · Structure no. 000000000029963

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 2001 Milford RD
CrossesHornbeck Creek
LocationDelaware Twp .6M S SR2002
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.20046, -74.91686
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2024)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 Milford RD over Hornbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.