US Bridges

SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles East of Ridgway · Structure no. 000000000015521

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,617
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,617 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120-PA 120
CrossesElk Creek
Location3 Miles East of Ridgway
RouteState Highway 120
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41748, -78.6914
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,617 (2024)
Projected traffic4,577 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120-PA 120 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.