US Bridges

Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Newville · Structure no. 000000000013775

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,115
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 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 6 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 9,115 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,844 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 641; Newville R
CrossesBig Spring Creek
LocationNewville
RouteState Highway 641
Coordinates40.17461, -77.39531
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,115 (2024)
Projected traffic10,844 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 9,115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641; Newville R over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.