US Bridges

SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Saint Michael · Structure no. 000000000008677

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,343
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,573 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 3048 Was SR 869
CrossesSandy Run
Location1 Mi.W.Of Saint Michael
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3471, -78.7837
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2024)
Projected traffic2,573 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,343 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 3048 Was SR 869 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.