Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Pennsylvania · East of Rutan · Structure no. 000000000018479
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 140 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2019. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over South Fork Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.