US Bridges

SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch

Good

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Driftwood Boro · Structure no. 000000000045264

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesSR 0555
CrossesDriftwood Branch
LocationDriftwood Boro
RouteState Highway 555
Coordinates41.33759, -78.13507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2024)
Projected traffic481 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 0555 over Driftwood Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0555 over Driftwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.