US Bridges

SR0954 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Yellow Creek NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000019191

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,526
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0954 over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0954 over Yellow Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 88 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 5 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 4,526 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR0954
CrossesYellow Creek
LocationYellow Creek NO.2
RouteState Highway 954
Coordinates40.56889, -79.12737
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,526 (2024)
Projected traffic6,045 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$595,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0954 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR0954 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 SR0954 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 4,526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0954 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR0954 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.