US Bridges

SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Philipsburg · Structure no. 000000000039627

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
558
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR 504-PA 504
CrossesCold Stream
LocationPhilipsburg
RouteState Highway 504
Coordinates40.90137, -78.21001
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 504-PA 504 over Cold Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.