US Bridges

SR 2002 over Over Black Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI SW of Liberty · Structure no. 000000000033001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 over Over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2002 over Over Black Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002
CrossesOver Black Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Liberty
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55283, -77.14444
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks23%
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$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 over Over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2002 over Over Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002 over Over Black Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 over Over Black Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 2002 over Over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.