US Bridges

SR 1021 over Dutch Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S.Of Beaver Valley · Structure no. 000000000008571

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Dutch Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1021 over Dutch Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021
CrossesDutch Run
Location.5 Mi.S.Of Beaver Valley
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70811, -78.53807
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2024)
Projected traffic819 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Dutch Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1021 over Dutch Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Dutch Run carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Dutch Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Dutch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.