US Bridges

SR 1040 over Shoup Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Saxton · Structure no. 000000000004226

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1040 over Shoup Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1040 over Shoup 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 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1040
CrossesShoup Run
Location1 Mi.N.Of Saxton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22532, -78.23949
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2024)
Projected traffic259 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$912,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1040 over Shoup Run built?

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

What condition is SR 1040 over Shoup 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1040 over Shoup Run carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 1040 over Shoup Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1040 over Shoup Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.