US Bridges

SR 1038 over Allegheny River

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Kittanning Citizens · Structure no. 000000000003157

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
949 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1038 over Allegheny River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1038 over Allegheny River in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 94 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 5 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 22,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,578 by 2032. The structure is 949 ft (289.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1038
CrossesAllegheny River
LocationKittanning Citizens
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81251, -79.52265
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length949 ft (289.3 m)
Longest span406 ft (123.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,150 (2024)
Projected traffic18,578 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1038 over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1038 over Allegheny River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1038 over Allegheny River carry?

About 22,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1038 over Allegheny River?

The structure is 949 ft (289.3 m) long with a longest span of 406 ft (123.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1038 over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.