US Bridges

On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Centennial · Structure no. 000000000009733

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying On Tsr 966 over Half Moon 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 966
CrossesHalf Moon Creek
LocationCentennial
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.75411, -78.03849
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek built?

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

What condition is On Tsr 966 over Half Moon 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 May 2023.

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

About 644 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.