US Bridges

SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W Lamar · Structure no. 000000000009285

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 5,407 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,608 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64-PA 64
CrossesRoaring Run
Location2 MI W Lamar
RouteState Highway 64
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00245, -77.55043
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,407 (2024)
Projected traffic6,608 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 64-PA 64 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run carry?

About 5,407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64-PA 64 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.