SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek
FairForest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Borough · Structure no. 000000000017186
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,182
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 84 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 5 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 2,182 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,946 by 2032. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek carry?
About 2,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 36 Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.