US Bridges

SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Twilight Borough · Structure no. 000000000034964

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,702 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,675 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027
CrossesSouth Br. of Maple Creek
LocationTwilight Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11805, -79.88816
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,702 (2024)
Projected traffic5,675 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek carry?

About 4,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027 over South Br. of Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.