US Bridges

SR 1008 over Chest Creek

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Eckenrode Mill · Structure no. 000000000008556

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Chest Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1008 over Chest Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1008
CrossesChest Creek
LocationEckenrode Mill
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59857, -78.65267
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2024)
Projected traffic949 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 over Chest Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1008 over Chest Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Chest Creek carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Chest Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Chest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.