US Bridges

S.R. 1020 over Yost Run

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · .6 MI SW of Jonestown · Structure no. 000000000012634

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 1020 over Yost Run is a concrete culvert carrying S.R. 1020 over Yost Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS.R. 1020
CrossesYost Run
Location.6 MI SW of Jonestown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.12612, -76.31317
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2023)
Projected traffic279 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 1020 over Yost Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 1020 over Yost 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 1020 over Yost Run carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 1020 over Yost Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 1020 over Yost Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.