US Bridges

SR 2013 over Howells Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S.Of Ebensburg · Structure no. 000000000008603

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2013 over Howells Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2013 over Howells Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 88 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 408 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2013
CrossesHowells Run
Location.5 Mi.S.Of Ebensburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47306, -78.7249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2024)
Projected traffic488 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2013 over Howells Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 2013 over Howells Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2013 over Howells Run carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2013 over Howells Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2013 over Howells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.