US Bridges

Pa 829 over North Spring Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 285 Feet North of SR 655 · Structure no. 000000000069346

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 829 over North Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 829 over North Spring 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 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 829
CrossesNorth Spring Creek
Location285 Feet North of SR 655
RouteState Highway 829
Coordinates40.24227, -78.01265
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2024)
Projected traffic940 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 829 over North Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 829 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 829 over North Spring Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Pa 829 over North Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 829 over North Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.