US Bridges

SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Lockwood · Structure no. 000000000008824

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,408
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,667 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46 Pa 46
CrossesNorth Creek
LocationLockwood
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.52874, -78.27357
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2023)
Projected traffic2,667 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 Pa 46 over North 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 Pa 46 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.