US Bridges

SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Pittsfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000046561

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,488 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,744 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0027
CrossesOver Little Brokenstraw
LocationPittsfield Twp
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.8343, -79.38389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,488 (2024)
Projected traffic5,744 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw carry?

About 2,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0027 over Over Little Brokenstraw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.