Pa 96 over Dunning Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.Of New Paris · Structure no. 000000000004055
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,524
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 96 over Dunning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 96 over Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 87 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 96 over Dunning Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Pa 96 over Dunning 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 96 over Dunning Creek carry?
About 1,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 96 over Dunning Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 96 over Dunning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.