US Bridges

On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW Coburn · Structure no. 000000000056941

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
659
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 500
CrossesBranch Penns Creek
Location2 MI SW Coburn
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.85706, -77.50108
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 byState 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 On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 500 over Branch 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 On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 500 over Branch Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.