US Bridges

SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Jenks Township · Structure no. 000000000017237

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2005 Loleta RD
CrossesOver Brush Creek
LocationJenks Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43015, -79.1127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$17,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 Loleta RD over Over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.