US Bridges

SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Village of Beaver Valley · Structure no. 000000000008572

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, 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 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 1021
CrossesTrib. to Clear Creek
LocationVillage of Beaver Valley
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.71279, -78.53729
Functional classRural Major 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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2024)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Trib. to Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear Creek carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Trib. to Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.