US Bridges

Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.N.Of Concord · Structure no. 000000000017358

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 75; Path Valley
CrossesBr.Tuscarora Creek
Location.25 Mi.N.Of Concord
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25931, -77.6995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora 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; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 75; Path Valley over Br.Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.