US Bridges

Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Mi.S.Of Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000067519

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs 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 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesSulphur Springs Creek
Location2.2 Mi.S.Of Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.97824, -78.61916
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2024)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs 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 Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs Creek carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Sulphur Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.