US Bridges

SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E.Of Ebensburg · Structure no. 000000000008545

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesR. J. Corman Railroad
Location2 Mi.E.Of Ebensburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4996, -78.6868
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad carry?

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

How long is SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.