US Bridges

Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Newville Boro · Structure no. 000000000013738

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,023 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 233; S.High St.
CrossesBig Spring Creek
LocationNewville Boro
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates40.1696, -77.39702
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,713 (2023)
Projected traffic8,023 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 5,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 233; S.High St. over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.