US Bridges

SR 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · East Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000034595

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run 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 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 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0088
CrossesNorth Branch Fishpot Run
LocationEast Bethlehem Township
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01133, -79.99412
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,910 (2023)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2032
Trucks19%
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 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run built?

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

What condition is SR 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run 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 North Branch Fishpot Run carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns SR 0088 over North Branch Fishpot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.