Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek
GoodCentre County, Pennsylvania · Poe Valley State Park · Structure no. 000000000009881
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 92 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Main Park Road over Big Poe 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Main Park Road over Big Poe Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.