US Bridges

Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Port Matilda Boro · Structure no. 000000000046895

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,333
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLr 405
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
LocationPort Matilda Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.79804, -78.05204
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2023)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lr 405 over Bald Eagle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 405 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.