US Bridges

SR 235 over Over Penns Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Glen Iron · Structure no. 000000000033455

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 235 over Over Penns Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 73 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesOver Penns Creek
Location1 MI W of Glen Iron
RouteState Highway 235
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86448, -77.1996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2024)
Projected traffic410 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 235 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Over Penns Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Over Penns Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.