US Bridges

Pa 36 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI S of SR 1024 · Structure no. 000000000042174

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 36 over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesPa 36
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SR 1024
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.15656, -78.35481
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

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 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.