US Bridges

Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. Ne. of Culp · Structure no. 000000000053524

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKettle RD (SR1013)
CrossesSinking Spring
Location1.5 Mi. Ne. of Culp
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59139, -78.23617
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic626 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring carry?

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

How long is Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle RD (SR1013) over Sinking Spring?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).