US Bridges

SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek

Poor

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE of Sabinsville · Structure no. 000000000033155

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 104 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 4012
CrossesOver Mill Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Sabinsville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.85915, -77.51779
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic343 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 4012 over Over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4012 over Over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.