US Bridges

SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Willet · Structure no. 000000000053845

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0954 SH
CrossesSouth Branch Plum Creek
LocationWillet
RouteState Highway 954
Coordinates40.72934, -79.20087
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2024)
Projected traffic959 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0954 SH over South Branch Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).