Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi.West of Osterburg · Structure no. 000000000004126
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 737
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 88 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Pa 869 over Scrubgrass 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek carry?
About 737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 869 over Scrubgrass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.