US Bridges

SR 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Purcell · Structure no. 000000000004239

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2007
CrossesT WB Sideling Hill Creek
LocationPurcell
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79298, -78.36623
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic344 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 2007 over T WB 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 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2007 over T WB Sideling Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.