US Bridges

Hickory Street over Stonycreek River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Hickory ST Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008775

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
237 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,961
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Street over Stonycreek River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hickory Street over Stonycreek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 4,961 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHickory Street
CrossesStonycreek River
LocationHickory ST Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31428, -78.91457
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,961 (2023)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Street over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Hickory Street over Stonycreek River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Street over Stonycreek River carry?

About 4,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Street over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Street over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.