US Bridges

On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Julian · Structure no. 000000000009768

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 568
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
LocationJulian
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.86178, -77.93656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2023)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 568 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.