US Bridges

SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S.Of Valleymill · Structure no. 000000000004156

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesSnakespring Valley Run
Location.5 Mi.S.Of Valleymill
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02176, -78.4012
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2023)
Projected traffic526 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run 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 SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.