US Bridges

SR 1027 over Burgoon Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Nw. of Dysart · Structure no. 000000000008581

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1027 over Burgoon Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1027 over Burgoon Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 83 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1027
CrossesBurgoon Run
Location3 Mi.Nw. of Dysart
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64236, -78.55709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2024)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1027 over Burgoon Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 1027 over Burgoon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1027 over Burgoon Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1027 over Burgoon Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1027 over Burgoon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.