US Bridges

Pa 36 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.E.Of Loysburg · Structure no. 000000000039444

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
993 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 36 over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,014 by 2032. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.25 Mi.E.Of Loysburg
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16775, -78.37618
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2024)
Projected traffic5,014 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 36 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 36 over Yellow 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 36 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.