US Bridges

Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Walnut Bottom · Structure no. 000000000013728

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 87 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,381 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 174; SR 0174
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationWalnut Bottom
RouteState Highway 174
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08237, -77.41381
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2024)
Projected traffic3,381 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 174; SR 0174 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.