US Bridges

Park Road over Elk Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · East of Pa 445 · Structure no. 000000000056012

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Elk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Road over Elk Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesElk Creek
LocationEast of Pa 445
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90019, -77.47757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 Park Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.