US Bridges

SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000033374

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 8,590 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,121 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0015 NB
CrossesOver Turtle Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Winfield
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates40.92643, -76.86524
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,590 (2024)
Projected traffic12,121 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek carry?

About 8,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0015 NB over Over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.