US Bridges

T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft West of SR 2012 · Structure no. 000000000048177

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-468 Ross Hill RD
CrossesPenns Creek
Location50 Ft West of SR 2012
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86082, -77.60591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2023)
Projected traffic272 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-468 Ross Hill RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T-468 Ross Hill RD over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.