US Bridges

SR 0830 over Falls Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 0.2MI W SR 950 Inter · Structure no. 000000000067845

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0830 over Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0830 over Falls Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,951 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 0830
CrossesFalls Creek
Location0.2MI W SR 950 Inter
RouteState Highway 830
Coordinates41.1467, -78.80783
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2023)
Projected traffic2,951 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0830 over Falls Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0830 over Falls 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0830 over Falls Creek carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0830 over Falls Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0830 over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.