US Bridges

T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 143 Ft East Int SR 3010 · Structure no. 000000000009817

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 51 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,552 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-943 Mary Eliz ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location143 Ft East Int SR 3010
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78614, -77.79998
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,552 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns T-943 Mary Eliz ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.