US Bridges

Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile North of TR 928 · Structure no. 000000000053425

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,626
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,266 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Cove RD
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Location0.5 Mile North of TR 928
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85631, -78.04494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,626 (2024)
Projected traffic3,266 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Cove RD over Big Cove 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek carry?

About 2,626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Great Cove RD over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).