US Bridges

SR 0018 over Fish Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Freeport Township · Structure no. 000000000018007

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0018 over Fish Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 92 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0018
CrossesFish Creek
LocationFreeport Township
RouteState Highway 18
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77068, -80.40624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2024)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0018 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0018 over Fish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0018 over Fish Creek carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.