Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek
PoorPerry County, Pennsylvania · Near Alinda · Structure no. 000000000029515
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Baken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.