Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Central City Boro. · Structure no. 000000000040802
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,413
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,413 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek carry?
About 2,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 160 over Little Dark Shade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.