US Bridges

SR 0045 over Penns Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Spring Mills · Structure no. 000000000045249

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,018
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0045 over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0045 over Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,018 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,490 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0045
CrossesPenns Creek
LocationSpring Mills
RouteState Highway 45
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85639, -77.57423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,018 (2023)
Projected traffic8,490 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 0045 over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0045 over Penns 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 0045 over Penns Creek carry?

About 6,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0045 over Penns Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0045 over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.