US Bridges

SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Westover · Structure no. 000000000011191

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 36-PA 36
CrossesChest Creek
LocationWestover
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.76158, -78.67512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2024)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36-PA 36 over Chest 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36-PA 36 over Chest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.