US Bridges

SR 96 over Tar Water Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mile South of SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000067496

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Tar Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 96 over Tar Water Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 96
CrossesTar Water Creek
Location1.4 Mile South of SR 3006
RouteState Highway 96
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88103, -78.68783
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2023)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR 96 over Tar Water Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over Tar Water 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Tar Water Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Tar Water Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Tar Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.