US Bridges

FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Miles N of SR 3004 · Structure no. 091902000036162

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 145
CrossesBig Salmon Creek
Location1.3 Miles N of SR 3004
RouteFederal Lands Road 145
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47077, -79.19941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 145 over Big Salmon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns FR 145 over Big Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.