US Bridges

SR 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Center Township · Structure no. 000000000040900

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,424 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0021
CrossesSouth Fork Tenmile Creek
LocationCenter Township
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates39.88336, -80.30226
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,424 (2023)
Projected traffic2,269 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0021 over South Fork Tenmile 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 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek carry?

About 2,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over South Fork Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.