US Bridges

SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Tyrone Borough · Structure no. 000000000006017

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,231 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,112 by 2032. The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 8005 @ Exit 48
CrossesSR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv
LocationTyrone Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.66941, -78.23695
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,231 ft (375.2 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,112 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv?

The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8005 @ Exit 48 over SR1012 Norfolk L.Jun.Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.