US Bridges

SR 0018 over Branch of Short Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Morris Township · Structure no. 000000000034304

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over Branch of Short Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 0018 over Branch of Short Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,203 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0018
CrossesBranch of Short Creek
LocationMorris Township
RouteState Highway 18
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01009, -80.3371
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2024)
Projected traffic2,203 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 0018 over Branch of Short Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0018 over Branch of Short 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0018 over Branch of Short Creek carry?

About 2,788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over Branch of Short Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over Branch of Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.