US Bridges

SR 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI North of SR 4029 · Structure no. 000000000044139

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0018
CrossesBr. of Browns Creek
Location1.1 MI North of SR 4029
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates39.92882, -80.26249
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2024)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2032
Trucks19%
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 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0018 over Br. of Browns 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over Br. of Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.