US Bridges

SR 2012 over Silver Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW of Port Treverton · Structure no. 000000000031200

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2012 over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2012 over Silver Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2 MI SW of Port Treverton
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69769, -76.87346
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic308 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.