US Bridges

SR0028 over Little Toby Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Brockway Boro · Structure no. 000000000019549

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0028 over Little Toby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0028 over Little Toby Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 6,155 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,752 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR0028
CrossesLittle Toby Creek
LocationBrockway Boro
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates41.24873, -78.79669
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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,155 (2024)
Projected traffic10,752 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0028 over Little Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0028 over Little Toby 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR0028 over Little Toby Creek carry?

About 6,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR0028 over Little Toby Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR0028 over Little Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.