US Bridges

Pa 96 over Georges Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mile North of TR 56 · Structure no. 000000000004061

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 96 over Georges Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 96
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location1.8 Mile North of TR 56
RouteState Highway 96
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18806, -78.58353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2023)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 96 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pa 96 over Georges 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 Georges Creek carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.