US Bridges

SR 2027 over Maple Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Speers Borough · Structure no. 000000000034966

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2027 over Maple Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,702 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,675 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationSpeers Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13091, -79.89558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2027 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027 over 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 Maple Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2027 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.