US Bridges

Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI North of SR 1011 · Structure no. 000000000006005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Tower Road
CrossesMary Ann Creek
Location1 MI North of SR 1011
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4871, -78.2812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Water Tower Road over Mary Ann 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Water Tower Road over Mary Ann Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.