US Bridges

Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Cloe NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000053848

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,665 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,017 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesColonel Drake Hw
CrossesCanoe Creek
LocationCloe NO.1
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.93632, -78.93475
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,665 (2024)
Projected traffic5,017 by 2037
Trucks15%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek carry?

About 3,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Colonel Drake Hw over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).