Pa 271 over Elk Creek
FairCambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mile North of TR 422 · Structure no. 000000000008513
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 271 over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 271 over Elk Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 271 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 271 over Elk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 271 over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 271 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 271 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.