US Bridges

SR 2011 over Penns Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Coburn · Structure no. 000000000009646

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011 over Penns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 2011 over Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 87 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2011
CrossesPenns Creek
LocationCoburn
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86258, -77.46336
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2024)
Projected traffic919 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$647,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 2011 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2011 over Penns Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011 over Penns Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.