US Bridges

Salem Church Road over Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S of US 11 · Structure no. 1PA0099

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2003 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Salem Church Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Church Road over Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI S of US 11
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24169, -76.99972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2003)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church Road over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church Road over Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.