US Bridges

SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1778 S. of SR 208 · Structure no. 000000000047999

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2018. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 0551 SH
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1778 S. of SR 208
RouteState Highway 551
Coordinates41.1016, -80.43881
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0551 SH over Deer 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 SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0551 SH over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.