US Bridges

SR 1005 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Loysburg · Structure no. 000000000004162

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Beaver Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 29 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 Mi.S.Of Loysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14681, -78.39304
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.