US Bridges

SR0553 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Mentcle NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019181

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0553 over Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR0553 over Yellow Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0553
CrossesYellow Creek
LocationMentcle NO.1
RouteState Highway 553
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63754, -78.88746
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2024)
Projected traffic2,938 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0553 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0553 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR0553 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR0553 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR0553 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.