US Bridges

SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Penn Hall · Structure no. 000000000009256

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,226 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,488 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45-PA 45
CrossesBranch Penns Creek
LocationPenn Hall
RouteState Highway 45
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86388, -77.55343
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,226 (2023)
Projected traffic6,488 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns 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 June 2023.

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

About 5,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR 45-PA 45 over Branch Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.