US Bridges

SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek/Tioga Dam/Sb · Structure no. 000000000041534

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,529 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,391 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2032. The structure is 1,529 ft (466 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 15 SB
CrossesTioga Reservoir Mill Ck
LocationMill Creek/Tioga Dam/Sb
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.88181, -77.12635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,529 ft (466 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,391 (2024)
Projected traffic5,930 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck carry?

About 5,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck?

The structure is 1,529 ft (466 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 SB over Tioga Reservoir Mill Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.