US Bridges

Pa 994 over Black Log Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile West of US 522 · Structure no. 000000000018761

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,006
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 994 over Black Log Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 994 over Black Log Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 4,006 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,783 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesPa 994
CrossesBlack Log Creek
Location0.1 Mile West of US 522
RouteState Highway 994
Coordinates40.24183, -77.89466
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,006 (2024)
Projected traffic4,783 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 994 over Black Log Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 994 over Black Log 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 994 over Black Log Creek carry?

About 4,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 994 over Black Log Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 994 over Black Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.