US Bridges

Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Ml. N. of Doylesburg · Structure no. 000000000017357

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 75; SR 0075
CrossesBurns Creek
Location1 Ml. N. of Doylesburg
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22408, -77.69892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 75; SR 0075 over Burns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.