US Bridges

Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Everrett Maint. Shed · Structure no. 000000000048644

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (access Rd)
CrossesBlack Valley Creek
LocationNear Everrett Maint. Shed
RouteInterstate 0T
Coordinates40.0041, -78.38101
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (access Rd) over Black Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.