US Bridges

SR 0018 over Browns Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI S from SR 0021 · Structure no. 000000000047527

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,865
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0018 over Browns Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,865 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,872 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 0018
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.1 MI S from SR 0021
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates39.89897, -80.20644
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,865 (2024)
Projected traffic8,872 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0018 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0018 over Browns Creek carry?

About 7,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.