US Bridges

SR2012 over Blacklick Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Pleasant Valley · Structure no. 000000000019291

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2012 over Blacklick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2012 over Blacklick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2012
CrossesBlacklick Creek
LocationPleasant Valley
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.45867, -78.96283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic197 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2012 over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2012 over Blacklick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2012 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR2012 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR2012 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.