US Bridges

Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft West of SR 259 · Structure no. 000000000019538

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMain Day Use Road
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
Location1200 Ft West of SR 259
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.5692, -79.0179
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Main Day Use Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main Day Use Road over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.