US Bridges

SR 2011 over Elk Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Coburn · Structure no. 000000000009650

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2011 over Elk Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 2011
CrossesElk Creek
LocationCoburn
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.87047, -77.45852
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2011 over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2011 over Elk Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2011 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.