US Bridges

SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Robinsonville · Structure no. 000000000004236

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 2006
CrossesE.Br.Sideling Hill Creek
LocationRobinsonville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.80986, -78.33565
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic226 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$784,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 over E.Br.Sideling Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.