US Bridges

Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft East of SR 456 · Structure no. 000000000017730

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Drive
CrossesLittle Cove Creek
Location400 Ft East of SR 456
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7541, -78.0233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Drive over Little Cove 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Drive over Little Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.