US Bridges

Pa 36 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 88 Feet North of TR 866 · Structure no. 000000000004008

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 36 over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,745 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,433 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesYellow Creek
Location88 Feet North of TR 866
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2359, -78.36228
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,745 (2024)
Projected traffic5,433 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$606,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.