US Bridges

SR0036 over Mahoning Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Mary A. Wilson · Structure no. 000000000019551

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,506
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0036 over Mahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0036 over Mahoning Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,089 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0036
CrossesMahoning Creek
LocationMary A. Wilson
RouteState Highway 36
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94455, -78.96716
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2023)
Projected traffic10,089 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0036 over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0036 over Mahoning 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR0036 over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR0036 over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR0036 over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.