Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.N.Of Central City · Structure no. 000000000031369
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,578
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 47 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 3,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,712 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Pa 160 over Clear Shade 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek carry?
About 3,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 160 over Clear Shade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.