US Bridges

Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck.

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Ryerson State Park · Structure no. 000000000040381

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2013. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 505
CrossesNort Fk. of Wheeling Ck.
LocationRyerson State Park
RouteCity Street 0T505
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87848, -80.42859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic42 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck. built?

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

What condition is Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck.?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 505 over Nort Fk. of Wheeling Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.