US Bridges

Horner Street over Stonycreek River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Horner Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000008776

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,455
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horner Street over Stonycreek River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horner Street over Stonycreek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,637 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesHorner Street
CrossesStonycreek River
LocationHorner Street Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30544, -78.91135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,455 (2023)
Projected traffic14,637 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Horner Street over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horner Street over Stonycreek River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Horner Street over Stonycreek River carry?

About 10,455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Horner Street over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Horner Street over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.