US Bridges

SR2027 over Crooked Creek

Poor

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Near Girty · Structure no. 000000000003213

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2027 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2027 over Crooked Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR2027
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationNear Girty
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.64614, -79.41431
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2024)
Projected traffic699 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2027 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2027 over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2027 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR2027 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2027 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.