US Bridges

SR 0188 over Ruff Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · E of Waynesburg · Structure no. 000000000045777

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,499
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0188 over Ruff Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0188 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,499 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 0188
CrossesRuff Creek
LocationE of Waynesburg
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates39.92028, -80.11479
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,499 (2024)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 0188 over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0188 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0188 over Ruff Creek carry?

About 4,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0188 over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0188 over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.