US Bridges

SR 1042 over Halter Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Miles North of Bakers · Structure no. 000000000067615

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1042 over Halter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1042 over Halter Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 1042
CrossesHalter Creek
Location1.7 Miles North of Bakers
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.28544, -78.41893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,103 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1042 over Halter Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1042 over Halter Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1042 over Halter Creek carry?

About 2,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1042 over Halter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1042 over Halter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.