US Bridges

SR 1001 over Howells Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.E.Of Ebensburg · Structure no. 000000000008543

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Howells Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1001 over Howells Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesHowells Run
Location.25 Mi.E.Of Ebensburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48338, -78.71364
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2024)
Projected traffic3,068 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1001 over Howells Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1001 over Howells Run 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1001 over Howells Run carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 over Howells Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Howells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.