Pa 36 over Yellow Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · Waterside · Structure no. 000000000004006
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,916
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 36 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 36 over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,916 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,706 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 36 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 36 over Yellow 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 36 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 3,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.