US Bridges

SR 0011 over Briar Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Briar Creek Borough · Structure no. 000000000012454

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,851
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 over Briar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0011 over Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 years old, older 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 16,851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,982 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesSR 0011
CrossesBriar Creek
LocationBriar Creek Borough
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates41.04583, -76.28472
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,851 (2024)
Projected traffic21,982 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0011 over Briar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0011 over Briar Creek carry?

About 16,851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.