US Bridges

SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Monongahela Township · Structure no. 000000000018137

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,951 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0088
CrossesWhiteley Creek
LocationMonongahela Township
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates39.82125, -79.95231
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2023)
Projected traffic5,951 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$810,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek 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 Whiteley Creek carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0088 over Whiteley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.