US Bridges

SR 2009 over Roaring Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.S.Of Ebensburg · Structure no. 000000000008598

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 over Roaring Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2009 over Roaring Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009
CrossesRoaring Run
Location4 Mi.S.Of Ebensburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43426, -78.75807
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2024)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2009 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2009 over Roaring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2009 over Roaring Run carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.