Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek
PoorGreene County, Pennsylvania · Southwest of Davistown · Structure no. 000000000018494
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2025. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gas Company Road over Dunkard 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Gas Company Road over Dunkard Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.