US Bridges

SR 77 State Street over Over Muddy Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Athens Township · Structure no. 000000000012970

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 State Street over Over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 77 State Street over Over Muddy Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 77 State Street
CrossesOver Muddy Creek
LocationAthens Township
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates41.74279, -79.88887
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2023)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 77 State Street over Over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 State Street over Over Muddy 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 State Street over Over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 State Street over Over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.