US Bridges

Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Bard · Structure no. 000000000004045

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesLittle Wills Creek
LocationBard
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.92697, -78.65994
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2024)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 96 over Little Wills 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Little Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.