US Bridges

SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Shingletown · Structure no. 000000000009238

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,216 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,926 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45-PA 45
CrossesRoaring Run
LocationShingletown
RouteState Highway 45
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76407, -77.82982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,216 (2024)
Projected traffic4,926 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run carry?

About 4,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45-PA 45 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.