US Bridges

SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036127

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 106 years old, older 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0136
CrossesLittle Sewickley Creek
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26471, -79.67798
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2023)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 0136 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek carry?

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0136 over Little Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.