US Bridges

Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · City of ST Marys · Structure no. 000000000053775

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,214 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesBucktail Trail HWY
CrossesUnt to Elk Creek
LocationCity of ST Marys
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates41.42809, -78.53255
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,214 (2024)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek carry?

About 7,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bucktail Trail HWY over Unt to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).