US Bridges

Pa 994 over Aughwick Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW of Orbisonia · Structure no. 000000000054671

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 994 over Aughwick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 994 over Aughwick Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,412 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesPa 994
CrossesAughwick Creek
Location3 MI SW of Orbisonia
RouteState Highway 994
Coordinates40.21256, -77.92511
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2024)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Aughwick Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 994 over Aughwick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 994 over Aughwick Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 994 over Aughwick Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 994 over Aughwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.