US Bridges

Pa 655 over North Spring Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mile North of TR 829 · Structure no. 000000000018694

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 655 over North Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 655 over North Spring Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 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 6 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 655
CrossesNorth Spring Creek
Location1.2 Mile North of TR 829
RouteState Highway 655
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25784, -78.00601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2024)
Projected traffic812 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 North Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pa 655 over North Spring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 655 over North Spring Creek carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 655 over North Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 655 over North Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.