US Bridges

SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Cameron · Structure no. 000000000040947

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120-PA 120
CrossesDriftwood Branch
LocationCameron
RouteState Highway 120
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45182, -78.17552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2023)
Projected traffic691 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120-PA 120 over Driftwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.