US Bridges

White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of SR 3002 · Structure no. 000000000033634

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Mtn. Road
CrossesPenns Creek
Location1000 Ft South of SR 3002
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8563, -77.2942
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is White Mtn. Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns White Mtn. Road over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.