US Bridges

SR 75-PA 75 over Hunters Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Port Royal · Structure no. 000000000020034

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75-PA 75 over Hunters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75-PA 75 over Hunters Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,432 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75-PA 75
CrossesHunters Creek
LocationPort Royal
RouteState Highway 75
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52463, -77.39155
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,498 (2024)
Projected traffic4,432 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75-PA 75 over Hunters 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 April 2024.

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

About 3,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75-PA 75 over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.