US Bridges

SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI W SR 1018 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048060

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,489 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,766 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028
CrossesNorth Fork Pine Creek
Location0.3 MI W SR 1018 Inter.
RouteState Highway 28
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87724, -79.39936
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,489 (2024)
Projected traffic7,766 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0028 over North Fork Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 8,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 over North Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.