US Bridges

Pa 994 over Three Springs Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile East of TR 747 · Structure no. 000000000053640

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 994 over Three Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 994 over Three Springs Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesPa 994
CrossesThree Springs Creek
Location0.4 Mile East of TR 747
RouteState Highway 994
Coordinates40.1923, -77.9761
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2024)
Projected traffic2,367 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Three Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 994 over Three Springs 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 994 over Three Springs Creek carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 994 over Three Springs Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 994 over Three Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.