US Bridges

Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Weyant · Structure no. 000000000004063

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesTr.Bobs Creek
LocationWeyant
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.2128, -78.5596
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Tr.Bobs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Tr.Bobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.