US Bridges

Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile North of US 219 · Structure no. 000000000031479

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 601
CrossesTr.Quemahoning Creek
Location0.5 Mile North of US 219
RouteState Highway 601
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20158, -78.96604
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2024)
Projected traffic957 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 601 over Tr.Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.