US Bridges

SR 1001 over R. J. Corman Railroad

Poor

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.W.Of Loretto Boro. · Structure no. 000000000008546

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,834
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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesR. J. Corman Railroad
Location.75 Mi.W.Of Loretto Boro.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50873, -78.65377
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2024)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.