Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.21 Miles South of Main · Structure no. 000000000068642
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 160 over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek carry?
About 2,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 160 over Dark Shade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.