US Bridges

Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E.Of Warfordsburg · Structure no. 000000000017846

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 79 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 655
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Of Warfordsburg
RouteState Highway 655
Coordinates39.75597, -78.16693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2024)
Projected traffic730 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 655 over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.