US Bridges

Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000053317

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,327 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesBr South Fork Tenmile Ck
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates39.93817, -80.04552
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2024)
Projected traffic4,327 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson RD over Br South Fork Tenmile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).