US Bridges

On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Centennial · Structure no. 000000000009734

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,097
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 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
Coordinates40.75936, -78.03791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2024)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 1977, making it 48 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 1,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.