Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Northwest of Neola · Structure no. 000000000027097
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sherwood Forest RD over Appenzell Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.