US Bridges

SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S Waterloo · Structure no. 000000000020005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75-PA 75
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1 MI S Waterloo
RouteState Highway 75
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27337, -77.70667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2024)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75-PA 75 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.