US Bridges

SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.9 Mile East of SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000047355

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 1020
CrossesSherman Valley Run
Location2.9 Mile East of SR 1009
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.07628, -78.28527
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic399 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1020 over Sherman Valley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over Sherman Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.