US Bridges

SR2023 over Plum Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Plum Creek Twp-E Elderton · Structure no. 000000000003200

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2023 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2023 over Plum Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,399 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2023
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationPlum Creek Twp-E Elderton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68819, -79.33007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2024)
Projected traffic2,399 by 2032
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2023 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2023 over Plum 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2023 over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is SR2023 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2023 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.