US Bridges

Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Oregon Twp 1.5M N SR 4019 · Structure no. 000000000054038

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,817 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHancock Hw SR 191
CrossesBig Brook Creek
LocationOregon Twp 1.5M N SR 4019
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates41.66878, -75.25436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2024)
Projected traffic5,817 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Hw SR 191 over Big Brook Creek?

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