US Bridges

SR 1001 over Dunning Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Bedford · Structure no. 000000000004142

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Dunning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1001 over Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 84 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,366 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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
Location1 Mi.E.Of Bedford
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02425, -78.47771
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 over Dunning Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1001 over Dunning 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1001 over Dunning Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1001 over Dunning Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Dunning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.