US Bridges

SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Bedford · Structure no. 000000000004141

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,366 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesDunning Creek Overflow
Location1 Mi.E.Of Bedford
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02415, -78.47835
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2024)
Projected traffic5,366 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$927,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Dunning Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.