US Bridges

SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Beaver Valley · Structure no. 000000000008573

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021
CrossesBeaverdam Run
LocationBeaver Valley
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71664, -78.53238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 1021 over Beaverdam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run carry?

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

How long is SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.