US Bridges

Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI East of Pa 26 · Structure no. 000000000053817

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBuck Valley RD
CrossesSideling Hill Creek
Location0.2 MI East of Pa 26
RouteState Highway 484
Coordinates39.74318, -78.35909
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Valley RD over Sideling Hill Creek?

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