US Bridges

SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018026

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 8,186 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,872 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0018
CrossesSouth Fork Tenmile Creek
LocationFranklin Township
RouteState Highway 18
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89588, -80.22763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,186 (2024)
Projected traffic8,872 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile 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 South Fork Tenmile Creek carry?

About 8,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over South Fork Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.