Fr 135 over Bear Creek
Elk County, Pennsylvania · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fr 135 over Bear Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, making it 93 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 51 of the 126 inventoried bridges in Elk County rated good (40.5%); 13 (10.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | 2.1 Miles E of Owls Nest |
| NBI structure number | 091904000001011 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Pennsylvania department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Elk County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 120-pa 120 over Elk Creek | 1957 | 11,563 | Fair |
| SR 120-pa 120 over Elk Creek | 1935 | 8,644 | Fair |
| Bucktail Trail Hwy over UNT to Elk Creek | 2017 | 7,214 | Good |
| SR 948-pa 948 over Clarion River | 1975 | 6,743 | Fair |
| SR 219-us 219 over Johnson Run | 1965 | 6,582 | Fair |
| SR 219 US 219 over Clarion River/ B & P RR | 2007 | 5,825 | Good |
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