US Bridges

SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Hydetown Borough · Structure no. 000000000013273

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 133 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 6 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2029 Gresham
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationHydetown Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.64303, -79.72263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2024)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2029 Gresham over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.