US Bridges

SR 2012 over Silver Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI NW of Port Treverton · Structure no. 000000000031195

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2012 over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2012 over Silver Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 72 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4 MI NW of Port Treverton
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72905, -76.89377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 2012 over Silver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2012 over Silver Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.