US Bridges

Pa 45 over Spruce Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Mile East of TR 350 · Structure no. 000000000018624

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 45 over Spruce Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 45 over Spruce Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 45
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location3.5 Mile East of TR 350
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69054, -78.02921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2024)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 45 over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 45 over Spruce 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 45 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 45 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 45 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.