US Bridges

Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Morris Township · Structure no. 000000000054021

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPlumsock RD
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationMorris Township
RouteState Highway 221
Coordinates40.03444, -80.26636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2024)
Projected traffic918 by 2037
Trucks9%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plumsock RD over 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 Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Plumsock RD over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).