US Bridges

SR 1006 over Nittany Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Milesburg · Structure no. 000000000009605

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 over Nittany Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1006 over Nittany Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1006
CrossesNittany Creek
Location1 MI E Milesburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96491, -77.74243
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2023)
Projected traffic1,602 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1006 over Nittany Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1006 over Nittany 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1006 over Nittany Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 over Nittany Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 over Nittany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.