US Bridges

On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek

Poor

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Marengo · Structure no. 000000000009721

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 117 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 966
CrossesHalf Moon Creek
LocationMarengo
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72869, -78.02984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2024)
Projected traffic559 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.