US Bridges

US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI N of Tioga Boro · Structure no. 000000000032809

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,866 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesUS TR 15
CrossesOver Mitchell Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Tioga Boro
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93454, -77.10653
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,465 (2024)
Projected traffic5,866 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US TR 15 over Over Mitchell 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 3,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US TR 15 over Over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.