US Bridges

SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Southwest Township · Structure no. 000000000033986

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesOver Pine Creek Branch
LocationSouthwest Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.62781, -79.57385
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 27 over Over Pine Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.