US Bridges

SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Ridgway Borough · Structure no. 000000000015519

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,041
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,041 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 120-PA 120
CrossesElk Creek
LocationRidgway Borough
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates41.42549, -78.72701
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,041 (2024)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120-PA 120 over Elk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek carry?

About 5,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.