US Bridges

SR 1006 over Clearfield Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Village of Syberton · Structure no. 000000000008553

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 over Clearfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1006 over Clearfield Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1006
CrossesClearfield Creek
LocationVillage of Syberton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5096, -78.58755
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2023)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 1006 over Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 1006 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1006 over Clearfield Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 over Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 over Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.