SR 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek
GoodElk County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW Challenge · Structure no. 000000000015534
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,729
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,729 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,812 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR 153-PA 153 over Toby 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 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek carry?
About 2,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SR 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 153-PA 153 over Toby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.