US Bridges

Pa 641 over Tr. Shade Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. East of SR 35 · Structure no. 000000000067455

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641 over Tr. Shade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 641 over Tr. Shade Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesPa 641
CrossesTr. Shade Creek
Location0.5 Mi. East of SR 35
RouteState Highway 641
Coordinates40.17903, -77.85551
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2024)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 641 over Tr. Shade Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 641 over Tr. Shade 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 641 over Tr. Shade Creek carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641 over Tr. Shade Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641 over Tr. Shade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.