US Bridges

SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Pittsfield Township · Structure no. 000000000033994

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,695 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 27 Grand Street
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationPittsfield Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.81455, -79.44755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,695 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 Grand Street over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.