US Bridges

SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck.

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Richhill Township · Structure no. 000000000018073

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck. is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck. in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,937 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0021
CrossesNorth Fork Wheeling Ck.
LocationRichhill Township
RouteState Highway 21
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89196, -80.47583
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,996 (2024)
Projected traffic1,937 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck. carry?

About 1,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over North Fork Wheeling Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.