US Bridges

SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000009234

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45-PA 45
CrossesSpruce Creek
LocationBaileyville
RouteState Highway 45
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70436, -77.98116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2024)
Projected traffic2,011 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45-PA 45 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.