US Bridges

SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Valleymill · Structure no. 000000000004158

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 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
LocationValleymill
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03228, -78.40173
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 1951, making it 74 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Snakespring Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.