US Bridges

Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Waterside · Structure no. 000000000004007

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesHickory Bottom Creek
LocationWaterside
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19268, -78.37604
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,916 (2023)
Projected traffic5,706 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek carry?

About 3,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Hickory Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.