US Bridges

SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · East Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000034594

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,348 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0088
CrossesPrivate Road to Ferry
LocationEast Bethlehem Township
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00259, -79.99728
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2024)
Projected traffic4,348 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0088 over Private Road to Ferry?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.