US Bridges

SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Loretto · Structure no. 000000000008551

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 1005
CrossesClearfield Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Loretto
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.48588, -78.6056
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,088 (2023)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek carry?

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.