US Bridges

Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi. South of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000053820

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Ridge RD
CrossesFortune Teller Creek
Location1.4 Mi. South of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 655
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02756, -78.02788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic244 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller Creek built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Ridge RD over Fortune Teller Creek?

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