US Bridges

SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N Emporium · Structure no. 000000000008869

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,471 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesSR 155-PA 155
CrossesPortage Creek
Location3 MI N Emporium
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates41.54357, -78.21181
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2023)
Projected traffic2,471 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 155-PA 155 over Portage 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 SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155-PA 155 over Portage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.