Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek
PoorFulton County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mile East of I-70 · Structure no. 000000000017844
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 643 over Little Tonoloway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.