US Bridges

SR 0050 over Cross Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI E from SR 0231 · Structure no. 000000000047735

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0050 over Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0050 over Cross Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 0050
CrossesCross Creek
Location1.3 MI E from SR 0231
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.27053, -80.45171
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 0050 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0050 over Cross 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0050 over Cross Creek carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0050 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0050 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.