US Bridges

SR 0136 over Little Sewickly Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036132

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0136 over Little Sewickly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0136 over Little Sewickly Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,356 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0136
CrossesLittle Sewickly Creek
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates40.27977, -79.61401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2024)
Projected traffic8,356 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Little Sewickly Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0136 over Little Sewickly 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 2021.

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

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0136 over Little Sewickly Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0136 over Little Sewickly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.