US Bridges

PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Bloserville · Structure no. 000000000013794

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,006
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPA-944;ENOLA Rd.
CrossesLocust Creek
LocationBloserville
RouteState Highway 944
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24665, -77.33359
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2024)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust 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-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns PA-944;ENOLA Rd. over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.