US Bridges

SR 1009 over Chest Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.N.Of Loretto · Structure no. 000000000008557

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Chest Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Chest Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 91 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesChest Creek
Location4 Mi.N.Of Loretto
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56573, -78.65139
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic446 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Chest Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 1009 over Chest 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Chest Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Chest Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Chest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.