US Bridges

Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Miles West of SR322 · Structure no. 000000000019875

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 years old, older 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesSandy Lick Creek
Location0.2 Miles West of SR322
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.09399, -78.89099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2023)
Projected traffic942 by 2045
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Fifth Street over Sandy Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over Sandy Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.