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Veterans Way over Montour Creek

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Perry County, Pennsylvania · Green Park · Structure no. 000000000053963

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Way over Montour Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Way over Montour Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,375 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Way
CrossesMontour Creek
LocationGreen Park
RouteState Highway 74
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38306, -77.3078
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2024)
Projected traffic2,375 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Veterans Way over Montour Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Way over Montour 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Way over Montour Creek carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Way over Montour Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Way over Montour Creek?

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