US Bridges

SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000013281

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,083 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2039 Dunham St.
CrossesOver Cussewago Creek
LocationVernon Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.64697, -80.17119
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,083 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2039 Dunham St. over Over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.