US Bridges

SR0286 over Cush Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Hooverhurst NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000040188

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,258
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0286 over Cush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR0286 over Cush Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0286
CrossesCush Creek
LocationHooverhurst NO.1
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates40.79627, -78.85149
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,258 (2024)
Projected traffic1,973 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0286 over Cush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0286 over Cush Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR0286 over Cush Creek carry?

About 1,258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR0286 over Cush Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR0286 over Cush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.