US Bridges

SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Spartansburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000012975

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,885
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77 Main Street
CrossesOver Oil Creek E Branch
LocationSpartansburg Borough
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82423, -79.68504
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2024)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 Main Street over Over Oil Creek E Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.