US Bridges

Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. S.W. of Newville · Structure no. 000000000048536

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 641;GREEN Spg.
CrossesGreen Spring Creek
Location3 Mi. S.W. of Newville
RouteState Highway 641
Coordinates40.15853, -77.45011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2024)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Pa 641;GREEN Spg. over Green Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.