US Bridges

SR 35 over Over Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031084

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,007
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Over Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,579 by 2032. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesOver Penns Creek
Location1 MI S of Selinsgrove
RouteState Highway 35
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78667, -76.86523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,007 (2024)
Projected traffic4,579 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 35 over Over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Over Penns 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Over Penns Creek carry?

About 4,007 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Over Penns Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.