US Bridges

SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Dunkard Township · Structure no. 000000000018128

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 103 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,677 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,184 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 0088
CrossesTrib. Monongahela River
LocationDunkard Township
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates39.75164, -79.92477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 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 evaluation4: 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,677 (2024)
Projected traffic4,184 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River carry?

About 2,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 0088 over Trib. Monongahela River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.