US Bridges

SR 2004 over Spring Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Oak Hall · Structure no. 000000000009621

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2004 over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationOak Hall
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79299, -77.79843
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic333 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$421,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Spring Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.