US Bridges

SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000054016

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 957
CrossesLittle Brokenstraw Creek
LocationFreehold Township
RouteState Highway 957
Coordinates41.95166, -79.44286
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 957 over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 957 over Little Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).