SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek
GoodCentre County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mile West of Moshannon · Structure no. 000000000042463
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 582
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek carry?
About 582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.