Centre County Bridge Report Card
Centre County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County has 366 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 17 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.0% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,663 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Centre County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 366 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 17 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,663 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.0% | 12.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.6% | 9.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,819,217 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 38,663 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Centre County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Tsr 966 over Half Moon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 467 | 1908 |
| T-467 Hoy RD over Little Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1936 |
| T-536 Egg Hill RD over Sinking Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1982 |
| SR 150-pa 150 over Logan Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,674 | 1934 |
| SR 150-pa 150 over Holt Hollow Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,392 | 1966 |
| SR 64-pa 64 over Little Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,386 | 1958 |
| SR 4005 over SR 80-i 80 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,887 | 1965 |
| SR 26-pa 26 over Bald Eagle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,573 | 1966 |
| SR 26-pa 26 over Seda-cog/nit& Bald Eagle | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,573 | 1967 |
| SR 3006 over Mill Race | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,031 | 1905 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.