US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Ickesburg · Structure no. 000000000048737

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesBr Panther Creek
LocationIckesburg
RouteState Highway 74
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45431, -77.34537
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2024)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Br Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.