US Bridges

Pa 747 over Hill Valley Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Miles South of SR 522 · Structure no. 000000000067930

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 747 over Hill Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 747 over Hill Valley Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 747
CrossesHill Valley Creek
Location2.5 Miles South of SR 522
RouteState Highway 747
Coordinates40.36257, -77.89436
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2024)
Projected traffic1,684 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 747 over Hill Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 747 over Hill Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 747 over Hill Valley Creek carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 747 over Hill Valley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 747 over Hill Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.