US Bridges

SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run

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Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of St.Michael · Structure no. 000000000008676

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run 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 2,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,641 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 3048 Was SR 869
CrossesSandy Run
Location1 Mi.W.Of St.Michael
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34629, -78.78323
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2024)
Projected traffic2,641 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run built?

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

What condition is SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.