US Bridges

Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W of Straight Creek · Structure no. 000000000045980

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStraight Creek RD
CrossesN Fork Straight Creek
Location3 MI W of Straight Creek
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.5914, -78.5159
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Creek RD over N Fork Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.