US Bridges

Pa 164 over Tr.Plum Creek

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.W.Of Martinsburg · Structure no. 000000000005619

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 164 over Tr.Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 164 over Tr.Plum Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,187 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesPa 164
CrossesTr.Plum Creek
Location1.25 Mi.W.Of Martinsburg
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates40.32126, -78.34497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,836 (2024)
Projected traffic11,187 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 164 over Tr.Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 164 over Tr.Plum 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 164 over Tr.Plum Creek carry?

About 8,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 164 over Tr.Plum Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 164 over Tr.Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.