US Bridges

Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 MI W of Liverpool · Structure no. 000000000029581

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bridge Rd.
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location2.0 MI W of Liverpool
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5681, -77.01514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic124 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Red Bridge Rd. over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.