US Bridges

CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Claysburg · Structure no. 000000000005932

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,392
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 6 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 3,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-101 Bedford ST
CrossesSouth Poplar Run
LocationClaysburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29336, -78.44875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,392 (2022)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$961,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run carry?

About 3,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR-101 Bedford ST over South Poplar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.