US Bridges

Pa 994 over North Spring Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · .1 MI W TR 747 3 Springs · Structure no. 000000000041621

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 994 over North Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 994 over North Spring Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 859 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 994
CrossesNorth Spring Creek
Location.1 MI W TR 747 3 Springs
RouteState Highway 994
Coordinates40.19417, -77.98508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2024)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 994 over North Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 994 over North Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 994 over North Spring Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 994 over North Spring Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 994 over North Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.