US Bridges

SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Richmond Township · Structure no. 000000000012967

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,609 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 77 State Street
CrossesOver Woodcock Creek Trib
LocationRichmond Township
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates41.69849, -80.00262
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2023)
Projected traffic2,609 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 State Street over Over Woodcock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.