US Bridges

Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Pine Grove Furnace · Structure no. 000000000013734

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 90 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Grove Rd.
CrossesMountain Creek
LocationPine Grove Furnace
RouteState Highway 233
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02087, -77.3291
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2024)
Projected traffic818 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Rd. over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.