US Bridges

Pa 36 over Trib Yellow Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile North of TR 26 · Structure no. 000000000057071

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Trib Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 36 over Trib Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesPa 36
CrossesTrib Yellow Creek
Location0.2 Mile North of TR 26
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.13971, -78.34069
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2029
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 36 over Trib Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 36 over Trib Yellow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Trib Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 36 over Trib Yellow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Trib Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.