US Bridges

SR 1013 over Sinking Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Ne.Of Culp · Structure no. 000000000005700

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 over Sinking Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1013 over Sinking Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 1013
CrossesSinking Run
Location1 Mi.Ne.Of Culp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.58811, -78.24286
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic743 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$885,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1013 over Sinking Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1013 over Sinking 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1013 over Sinking Run carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 over Sinking Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 over Sinking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.