US Bridges

SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Wharton Township · Structure no. 000000000016865

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 2011
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationWharton Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.76051, -79.5295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.