US Bridges

PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Village of Claylick · Structure no. 000000000017337

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPA75;FT Loudon RD
CrossesLicking Creek
LocationVillage of Claylick
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7686, -77.89483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2023)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns PA75;FT Loudon RD over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.