US Bridges

SR 120-PA 120 over Kettle Creek

Good

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Westport · Structure no. 000000000012075

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120-PA 120 over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 120-PA 120 over Kettle Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 120-PA 120
CrossesKettle Creek
LocationWestport
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates41.30036, -77.8407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2024)
Projected traffic867 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120-PA 120 over Kettle Creek 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 September 2024.

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

About 581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120-PA 120 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.