US Bridges

Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Woodward · Structure no. 000000000054122

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPenns Valley Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationWoodward
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates40.89873, -77.35616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2024)
Projected traffic2,483 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penns Valley Road over Pine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Penns Valley Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).