US Bridges

Pa 36 over Halter Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Roaring Spring · Structure no. 000000000005549

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Halter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 36 over Halter Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 28 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 17,622 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,318 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesHalter Creek
Location1 Mi.N.Of Roaring Spring
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35239, -78.40724
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,622 (2024)
Projected traffic24,318 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Halter Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 36 over Halter 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Halter Creek carry?

About 17,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Halter Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Halter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.