US Bridges

SR 2013 over Toby Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NE Challenge · Structure no. 000000000015698

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2013 over Toby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2013 over Toby Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2013
CrossesToby Creek
Location3 MI NE Challenge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.318, -78.64027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2013 over Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2013 over Toby 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 2013 over Toby Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2013 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2013 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.