US Bridges

Perry Hw over Muddy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · SR 0019 over Muddy Creek · Structure no. 000000000022190

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,383
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Hw over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry Hw over Muddy Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 3,383 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPerry Hw
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationSR 0019 over Muddy Creek
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates40.98174, -80.16987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,383 (2024)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Hw over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Hw over Muddy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Perry Hw over Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Perry Hw over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Hw over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.