US Bridges

Pa 96 over Trib Dunning Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Ryot · Structure no. 000000000004057

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,524
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Trib Dunning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 96 over Trib Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesTrib Dunning Creek
LocationRyot
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.14356, -78.63334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2024)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$5.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 96 over Trib Dunning Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 96 over Trib 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 Trib Dunning Creek carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Trib Dunning Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Trib Dunning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.