US Bridges

On Mill Street over Pine Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Galeton Boro · Structure no. 000000000030340

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Mill Street over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Mill Street over Pine Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOn Mill Street
CrossesPine Creek
LocationGaleton Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.73208, -77.64159
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2024)
Projected traffic593 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Mill Street over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Mill Street over Pine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does On Mill Street over Pine Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is On Mill Street over Pine Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns On Mill Street over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.