US Bridges

SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Oil Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000012962

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,063
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 4,063 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 27 Plank Rd.
CrossesOver Pine Creek
LocationOil Creek Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.61881, -79.63869
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,063 (2024)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek carry?

About 4,063 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 Plank Rd. over Over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.