US Bridges

SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Wharton · Structure no. 000000000030260

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 449 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesSR 872-PA 872
CrossesE Fork Sinnemahoning CR
LocationWharton
RouteState Highway 872
Coordinates41.52944, -78.02154
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic449 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 872-PA 872 over E Fork Sinnemahoning CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.