US Bridges

SR 0136 over Sewickley Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sewickley & S. Huntingdon · Structure no. 000000000036125

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0136 over Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0136 over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,133 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0136
CrossesSewickley Creek
LocationSewickley & S. Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26333, -79.67667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,412 (2024)
Projected traffic4,133 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 0136 over Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0136 over Sewickley 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0136 over Sewickley Creek carry?

About 4,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0136 over Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0136 over Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.