US Bridges

SR0028 over Redbank Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · New Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000000040217

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0028 over Redbank Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0028 over Redbank Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,973 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR0028
CrossesRedbank Creek
LocationNew Bethlehem
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates41.00143, -79.33589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,208 (2024)
Projected traffic9,973 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR0028 over Redbank Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0028 over Redbank 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR0028 over Redbank Creek carry?

About 8,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR0028 over Redbank Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR0028 over Redbank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.