US Bridges

SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Emporium · Structure no. 000000000008844

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 92 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 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 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120-PA 120
CrossesPortage Creek
LocationEmporium
RouteState Highway 120
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.50831, -78.22167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,315 (2023)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 120-PA 120 over Portage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek carry?

About 4,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120-PA 120 over Portage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.