West King Street over Falling Spring Creek
PoorFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft W of US 11 · Structure no. 000000000017742
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,535
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West King Street over Falling Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West King Street over Falling Spring Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,560 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West King Street over Falling Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is West King Street over Falling Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does West King Street over Falling Spring Creek carry?
About 3,535 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is West King Street over Falling Spring Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns West King Street over Falling Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.