US Bridges

SR 0019 over Ruff Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000040011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0019 over Ruff Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0019 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,337 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,703 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 0019
CrossesRuff Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates39.95838, -80.17597
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2024)
Projected traffic2,703 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0019 over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0019 over Ruff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0019 over Ruff Creek carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0019 over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0019 over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.