Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek
PoorForest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Borough · Structure no. 000000000017277
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Over Tionesta 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.