US Bridges

Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile North of TR 22 · Structure no. 000000000008511

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,266
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 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 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 5,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,693 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 271
CrossesS.Br.Blacklick Creek
Location1.5 Mile North of TR 22
RouteState Highway 271
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47098, -78.8356
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,266 (2023)
Projected traffic8,693 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek carry?

About 5,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 271 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.