US Bridges

SR 0218 over Roberts Run

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000018169

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0218 over Roberts Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0218 over Roberts Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0218
CrossesRoberts Run
LocationWayne Township
RouteState Highway 218
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74687, -80.22316
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2024)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$903,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0218 over Roberts Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0218 over Roberts Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0218 over Roberts Run carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0218 over Roberts Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0218 over Roberts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.