US Bridges

SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000013258

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
484
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 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 load restriction.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 2018 Deckards R
CrossesOver Deckards Run
LocationWayne Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.53706, -79.99143
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2018 Deckards R over Over Deckards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.