US Bridges

Pa 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Newville RD · Structure no. 000000000040623

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,686
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPa 641; SR 0641
CrossesAlexander Spring Creek
LocationNewville RD
RouteState Highway 641
Coordinates40.20201, -77.24838
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,686 (2024)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 641; SR 0641 over Alexander 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 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek carry?

About 4,686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641; SR 0641 over Alexander Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.