US Bridges

SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Morris Township · Structure no. 000000000042705

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 0221
CrossesNo. Branch Tenmile Creek
LocationMorris Township
RouteState Highway 221
Coordinates40.02693, -80.24767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2024)
Projected traffic518 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0221 over No. Branch Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.