US Bridges

SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Ne.Of Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004190

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018
CrossesOppenheimer Run
Location2 Mi.Ne.Of Cessna
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11272, -78.51739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$765,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 over Oppenheimer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.