US Bridges

SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley Ck

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Cumberland Township · Structure no. 000000000018097

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley Ck in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6,636 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,878 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0021
CrossesBr of Little Whiteley Ck
LocationCumberland Township
RouteState Highway 21
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87298, -79.97854
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,636 (2024)
Projected traffic11,878 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley Ck built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley 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 Br of Little Whiteley Ck carry?

About 6,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over Br of Little Whiteley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.