US Bridges

SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek

Poor

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Snydertown · Structure no. 000000000009282

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,386 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,508 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 64-PA 64
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
LocationSnydertown
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates40.98698, -77.57305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,386 (2024)
Projected traffic5,508 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 4,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64-PA 64 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.