US Bridges

On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Rock Springs · Structure no. 000000000009806

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek is a steel culvert carrying On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 888
CrossesSpruce Creek
LocationRock Springs
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.70793, -77.9868
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic809 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 888 over Spruce 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns On Tsr 888 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.