US Bridges

Pa 164 over Plum Creek

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.00 Mile East from Pa 36 · Structure no. 000000000040833

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 164 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 164 over Plum Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesPa 164
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.00 Mile East from Pa 36
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates40.3342, -78.37251
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 164 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 164 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 164 over Plum Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 164 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 164 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.