US Bridges

SR 1005 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S.Of Loysburg · Structure no. 000000000004161

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Beaver Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.5 Mi.S.Of Loysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14599, -78.39404
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$942,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1005 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.